AccountantRichland County School District One, South Carolina Classification Description Classification Title: Accountant FLSA: Non-exempt Salary Range: $47,962.37 - $66,575.81General Statement of Job: Under occasional supervision, performs specialized accounting operations requiring the application of basic accounting principles and practices in the maintenance of financial records. Reports to immediate supervisor.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:Prepares, analyzes and reconciles financial accounting reports and data for the review of management state and federal agencies.Processes a variety of forms and reports to ensure proper and complete accountability of funds.Prepares monthly and quarterly grant reimbursement claims for assigned federal and local programs.Maintains general ledger for assigned Federal, State and Local funds.Examines and checks documents for conformity with District policies and federal and state laws and regulations.Performs various accounting duties such as reconciling accounts, making journal entries, assisting project directors/bookkeepers, establishing account codes, preparing S.C. Department of Education budget documents for special revenue funds, etc.Monitors, examines and computes all special revenue and projects for conformity with District policies and federal and state laws and regulations.Receives and responds to inquiries from District management and staff regarding budgets and special revenue accounts.Compiles data for financial comparisons, analysis and forecasting.Assists in the preparation of special revenue budgets and year-end financial reports and statements.Performs computer data entry to record, update and retrieve department information and to prepare spreadsheets, reports and correspondence.Performs general clerical work as necessary, including but not limited to answering the telephone, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, etc.Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents, such as expenditure requests, journals, ledgers, invoices, receipts, vouchers, magnetic tapes, surveys, requisitions, change orders, budget documents, annual reports, memos, correspondence, etc.Acts as liaison between S.C.
Department of Education and District's Grant Directors/Program/Managers.Interacts and communicates with departmental supervisors and co-workers, District department heads and employees, state and federal agency representatives, IRS, vendors, etc.Additional Duties: Performs related duties as required.Minimum Education and Training: Requires an Associate's degree in accounting, bookkeeping or specialized application supplemented by four years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.