Job Information
SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Accountant I in SALT LAKE CTY, Utah
*Work Calendar: *242
*FTE: *1.0 (40 Hours per Week)
*Contract Status: *Contract
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
*Reports To: *Designated Administrator
*Salary Range: *$48,467 - $65,447
*Salary Schedule/Lane: *38/U
*Benefits: *Eligible
Anticipated Start Date: 04/16/2025
Priority Screen Date: 03/25/2025
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Positions Available: 1
Position Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY
The Accountant I performs a variety of financial activities including process, record, update, and reconcile fiscal information; provide instructions, recommendations, and accounting support to other personnel; and analyze expenditures against budget. In this role, one will need exceptional communication skills while interacting with internal and external parties to provide guidance, procedural details, and ensure compliance with a variety of accounting practices.
Department Overview -- Finance Department- Business Administration
The Accountant I position reports to the Director of Finance. The Finance Department is responsible for managing the financial operations of the school district. This includes establishing and maintaining the accounting system, ensuring accurate financial reporting by preparing and maintaining financial records and reports, and overseeing the preparation of budgets for all funds. The department also manages payroll, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations, and handles purchasing to ensure the procurement of goods and services. Additionally, the Finance Department oversees cash management, including investments and debt services, to maintain financial stability within the district.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a job-related area, or an Associate's degree combined with four (4) years of full-time direct job-related work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
- Intermediate experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and experience using data-based software
- One (1) year of standard bookkeeping experience
- One (1) year of bank and general ledger account reconciliation experience
- Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
Valid Utah Driver's License, evidence of insurance, and access to reliable transportation,n and ability to travel to different district locations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.
- Previous experience working for a school district or other public entity
Previous experience using Business Plus and student activity software
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSI BILITIES
- Work with limited supervision to analyze fiscal data (e.g., contracts, reports, etc.) to determine the feasibility of service within budget parameters and make recommendations
- Coordinate with other staff (e.g., treasurers, teachers, banks, administration, etc.) to ensure accurate and efficient operations within the department and between the department and other stakeholders
- Inform personnel regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements to provide necessary information for completing transactions, taking appropriate actions, and complying with established fiscal guidelines and internal controls
- Maintain a wide variety of documents, files, and records (e.g. fixed assets data entry, bank account reconciliation, etc.) to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
- Monitor account balances and related financial activity (e.g., district bank accounts, student activity funds, etc.) to ensure compliance with district accounting policies and procedures
- Participate in meetings (e.g., workshops, staff meetings, seminars, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform essential functions
- Prepare written materials (e.g., inventory control, bank statements board reports, tax returns, etc.) to document activities, provide written references, convey information, and comply with financial, legal and administrative requirements
- Process fiscal information (e.g., bank statement audits, inventory control assets, fixed asset management, etc.) to update information and implement actions in compliance with accounting standards and district requirements
- Provide technical support for school accounting programs to ensure proper accounting methods are used in compliance with accounting standards and district requirements
- Reconcile cash and account balances as assigned (e.g., district bank accounts, student activity funds., etc.) to maintain accurate balances and comply with accounting practices
- Research discrepancies of financial information and documentation (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, etc.) to ensure accuracy and adhere to procedures prior to processing for action
- Use of private vehicle to travel between varied district locations to carry out essential functions of the position, with mileage reimbursed according to district and business reimbursement rates
- Assist other personnel as may be required and perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective function of the work unit
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting up to 30 pounds, rolling, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 45% sitting, 25% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed partially in a generally clean and healthy office environment, and partially in environments that involve exposure to construction sites with some temperature extremes and conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and illness. This job also requires travel in vehicles to construction sites.
The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.
Non-Discrimination Statement
No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been