FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to support the School Business Modernization project and perform general accounting functions including recording financial transactions, performing account reconciliations, preparing financial reports and assisting with financial statement preparation and analysis for the school district.  This position may provide technical assistance to the Accounting Director and Executive Finance Director.  The position may assist with inventory and financial audits and evaluations. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares necessary journal entries or workpaper entries to record transactions, to correct accounts or process month-end transactions.
• Completes account reconciliations each month including reviewing, researching and resolving any account discrepancies.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements to general ledger and assist in resolution of any identified issues.
• Participates in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assists with preparation and analysis of financial statements and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Analyzes and provides explanations of variances on financial reports to aid management in decision making.
• Monitors transactions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations and, if applicable, grant awards.
• Prepares financial forecasts or projections for the school district, as needed.
• Reviews and reconciles Department of Public Instruction reports.
• Advises staff in the financial administration of projects assigned and provides technical training on financial procedures.
• Produces reports for submission to the state or federal government, the Board of Education, external audit firm and administrators upon request. Monitors status and provides updates as needed.
• Interprets and applies local, state, and federal laws, regulations and policies pertaining to accounting work.
• Assesses expenditures to ensure appropriate purchases are capitalized.
• Identifies and tracks all existing fixed assets, record additions and disposals and monitors tracked inventory items.
• Calculates and records depreciation expense.
• Conducts regular physical inventory counts of fixed assets and any inventory items that are tracked.
• Prepares audit and other schedules or reports for fixed assets.
• Maintains and tracks the costs and completion of construction in progress.
• Attends conferences or meetings to remain current on programs and account policies and procedures, as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied to accounting procedures, transactions and audits.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and practices of budgeting, finance, and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, policies and laws relating to fiscal controls, financial accounting and budgetary guidelines.
• Knowledge of techniques and methods of report preparation.
• Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, methods and application of computer software, including Windows, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word PowerPoint and AS400 or ERP system.
• Ability to accurately process all work in a timely manner, including researching and analyzing financial statements and general ledger accounts.
• Ability to compile, analyze and report research or findings.
• Ability to review, interpret and apply any applicable local, state or federal regulations, codes or laws.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, outside business contacts and the public.
• Ability to act in a professional and diplomatic manner during frequent contact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including telephones, calculators, computers, copiers, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or a High School Diploma plus six years of experience in governmental accounting
• Desirable: Two or more years in public school accounting and finance.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Position ends on 6/30/2026.

Pay Grade OSS1 - $4.000.99 Monthly Salary - Full Time Position

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.