Inside Higher Ed ยท 1 month ago
Accountant Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Accountant to perform a variety of technical accounting duties under the direction of the accounting & budgeting supervisor. The role involves preparing and maintaining financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
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Responsibilities
Serves as liaison to district employees resolving accounting, budgeting, expense and compliance problems
Analyzes, prepares, and reviews data for claims, invoices and financial reporting to various agencies, including state, county, federal, local, and private entities
Records accounting transactions, adjustments, and accruals
Meets with departmental managers, program managers, and directors to review accounting aspects of their departments, program, and grant financial issues
Interprets guidelines and ensures accurate accounting in compliance with GAAP and GASB and compiling various reports for management, county, State, and federal agencies
Balances budgets and accounts and reconcile financial statements
Performs other related duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping or related field
Three years increasingly responsible professional experience in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records
Knowledge of school district accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures
Knowledge of financial, statistical and fiscal record-keeping principles
Knowledge of preparation and maintenance of comprehensive accounting and budgetary records
Knowledge of financial reporting procedures
Knowledge of data processing applications to accounting and auditing functions related to database management, electronic spreadsheets and word processing
Knowledge of applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Knowledge of operation of a personal computer and computer terminal
Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty
Knowledge of district organization, operations, policies and objectives
Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to perform a variety of technical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and control of District budgets
Ability to maintain and prepare periodic and annual reports
Ability to prepare a variety of local, county, State and federal financial reports and projections
Ability to maintain and audit fiscal records and accounts
Ability to assure compliance with applicable district policies, procedures and governmental regulations
Ability to balance budgets and accounts and reconcile financial statements
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines including computer terminals, personal computers and spreadsheet applications
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to compile, analyze and record financial and statistical data
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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