Accountant (SBO)

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental accounting and data analytics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting software processes, process analysis (computer forensics),
  and internal control.
• Effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and present clear and concise correspondence and complex reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (with emphasis on higher-level Excel skills) and MOUS certification
  preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand software logic, navigation, and structure in the areas of finance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with finance staff, varying departments, and schools, meeting multiple
  deadlines.
• Demonstrate leadership and flexibility.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and enjoy performing a wide array of duties.
• Knowledge of the philosophy, mission, leadership needs, and planning requirements of the division.
• Ability to maintain confidential records. 

Essential Duties:

• Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.
• Generate and reconcile accounting records.
• Reconcile various types of transactions to the general ledger.
• Responsible for calendar and fiscal year end reporting.
• Prepare audit work papers.
• Responsible for staff accounting using Position Control – actual to budget reconciliations, budget transfers, annual reporting, and budget preparation
• Prepare billings for the enterprise fund and support inventory counts and valuation
• Performs month-end general ledger closing process
• Prepares monthly financial reports by fund
• Responsible for monthly forecasting payroll and employee benefits
• Responsible for preparing VDOE financial annual school report file
• Calculate various billing rates.
• Serve as backup for the software system administrator
• Serve as cash manager
• Plan and participate in the budget development and monitoring process
• Maintain financial manuals and recommend changes to FCPS Policy and Regulations.
• Provide financial training to staff, school bookkeepers, or departmental staff.
• Provide suggestions on efficiency for workflows and tasks.
• Other duties as may be assigned through the immediate supervisor.

Pay Rate:

Other Professional Grade P6 Salary Scale (credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)

Assignment:
Full time / 12 months / 245 days

Start Date:

This position is effective immediately