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JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (ENTRY LEVEL)
TEAM: ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO: CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT (HOURLY)
SALARY RANGE: $21.50-$26.23
WORK DAYS: 228
LOCATION: DISTRICT OFFICE, GEORGETOWN TEXAS
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for entering accounts payables, accounting journal entries, credit card reconciliation, assisting with accounts receivables, encumbering purchase orders, & other department tasks as assigned. Arranges employee & student travel and training registrations. Maintain records and help with data input. Assist with a wide variety of additional responsibilities and projects as assigned. Cross trained with other Business Office personnel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (AP/AR/Accounting)
Accounts Payable:
- Data entry for check run processing (regular & activity fund)
- Place PO's and confirm status of orders with appropriate staff and update PO Tracking Log
- Process employee & non-employee reimbursements in the system
- Review payables to ensure accuracy for payment (invoice review, match packing slips, etc.)
- Tax-exempt & W9 forms: submission to vendors
- Prepare monthly check register
- Assist with Vendor setup & update vendor list
- Assist with purchasing quote compliance for orders submitted to the business office
Accounting:
- Post standard & recurring account journal entries into the system (deposits, transfers, reclassifications, TRS, PayPams, etc.)
- Post journal entries for all credit card transactions in the system (10+cards)
- Assist with preparation of Bank Account Reconciliations
- Gather data and research for various accounting issues and assist with various budge reports
Accounts Receivables:
- Posting cash receipts in the system (food services, student groups, etc.)
- Assist with preparation of bank account reconciliations
- Correspond with staff on inquires and issues with AR
- Assist with funds collected at variouse district/campus events(orientations, donor events, etc)
Other:
- Create and maintain various files for the business office
- Employee & student travel arrangements (hotel, airfare, transportation, etc.)
- Register staff for professional development trainings
- Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Mental & Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Normal for an office environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
- Ability to operate computer and other office machines
- Ability to adapt, on demand, to requests and priorities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Repetitive hand motions
- Prolonged use of computer terminal
- Work with some interruptions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:
Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficient skills in typing, computer (to include major word processing, database, spreadsheet and integrated software programs), file maintenance and other office machines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (excel/word) and telephone protocol.
- Good math and problem solving skills.
- Detail oriented, excellent follow-up and ability to work in highly confidential position.
- Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet established deadlines efficiently.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment.
- Capability to learn new software programs quickly and efficiently.
Experience:
- Three years or more of accounting/secretarial experience and heavy emphasis with data entry preferable in a public education environment..
- Good understanding of general accounting procedures.
- Experience with Frontline software (formally Prologic/Teams) preferred.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED, Associates Degree and higher preferred.
BENEFITS: Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:
Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telehealth
Basic Life, Term Life
Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
403b and 457b Investment Plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
Legal Services
