Accountant

Responsibilities
The job of Accountant is done for the purpose/s of maintaining financial operations, ensuring revenues and expenses are within budget limits and overall fiscal policies and/or practices and/or regulations meet compliance requirements; maintaining accurate account balances; evaluating feasibility of services within budget parameters; ensuring efficient use of financial resources; and providing financial information, guidance and recommendations to the department administration, superintendent, Board, and/or regulatory agencies
The Accountant manages financial resources that support the District's goals of ensuring effective learning support systems and efficient operations
This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor
Assists in developing and analyzing financial information, reporting processes/procedures, and internal controls (e.g. year-end audit preparation, state regulations/requirements, revenue and expense projections, general ledger, cross training duties, fixed assets, utility accounting, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing information flow and maintaining accurate records
Collaborates with program administrators in developing and maintaining program budgets for the purpose of ensuring financial solvency and that all internal audit services and documents required by district, state, and federal guidelines are maintained
Collaborates with others (e.g. district personnel, other district personnel, community organizations, board members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs and testing / troubleshooting services and programs to be sure they are in compliance with district policies and standards
Compiles statistical and financial data in order to assist in preparing annual budgets for the purpose of providing third-party reporting, financial summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines
Composes a wide variety of materials for district staff and other stakeholders (e.g. reports, memos, letters, policies, training manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
Coordinates assigned projects (e.g. cash management/investing practices, purchase card coordination, fiscal audit, fixed assets, utility management, capital construction projects, payroll accounting, etc.) for the purpose of providing required guidance and support
Maintains a wide variety of fiscal information, files and records (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, payroll, budget transfers, journal entries, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to date reference and audit trail for compliance with state and federal regulations
Monitors assigned budget components, programs and or sub-programs (e.g. ongoing site reviews, evaluation of assets and inventory systems, budget preparation, budget transfers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of reported information and the availability of funds while also training staff regarding proper accounting practices in order to ensure compliance with district, state, federal guidelines, and generally accepted accounting principles
Participates in meetings, in-service trainings, and workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
Presents a wide variety of financial information and reports (e.g. expenditures, federal/state reimbursements, budgets, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls
Provides technical expertise and direction regarding accounting/finance issues and related activities (e.g. staff, insurance companies, Wyoming Retirement System, Internal Revenue Service, State Department of Education, providers, auditors, stakeholders, etc.) for the purpose of conveying pertinent information to appropriate parties
Verifies daily operational functions (e.g. accounts payable, daily deposits, cash management ACH payments, budget transfers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy, adherence to internal and external policies and procedures, and completeness
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures
Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions