Accountant

MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

ACCOUNTANT

REPORTS TO:  Chief Financial Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:  Responsible for day to day oversight of all District financial records while adhering to generally accepted principles of governmental accounting and providing accurate records for annual audits. Coordinates the business office responsibilities for the district in the areas of accounts receivable and payable. Assists in the budget preparation. Maintains and promotes good community relations among community and school clientele. This is a working supervisory position. It is exempt from overtime pay.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accomplishes a portion of the accounting and record keeping duties in the district accounting office.
2. Assists with supervision of the accounting functions of all District funds.
3. Supervises the District payroll functions and assures maintenance of payroll records to insurance compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
4. Supervises the preparation of state and federal tax reports.
5. Balancing of all bank accounts.
6. Participates in the preparation of the annual District budget, compiles information for forecasts and expenditure history and lends general support for budget preparation.
7. Prepares supplemental budgets as necessary.
8. Supervises the preparation of state and federal financial reports.
9. Assures periodical financial reports, statements, and materials are available in a timely manner for District Administration, School Board, Auditors, Colorado Department of Education, State Treasurer and other entities as required.
10. Monitors statements and reports from local financial institutions regarding investment and interest accounts for all funds.
11. Participates in hiring new business office employees.
12. Medicaid fiscal responsibilities, as well as writing the Local Service Plan, reports.
13.  Performs accounting functions and reports related to charter schools.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum Experience
• Three years solid experience in government accounting, preferably in Colorado
• Skill Requirements
• Attention to detail in figures
• Familiarity with federal and state financial regulations and statutes
• Computer skills, including word processing and spread sheets
• Knowledge and experience in supervision
• Ability to perform and operate general office equipment
• Effective communication
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Is willing to observe and comply with District policies and procedures
• General Expectations
• Is flexible
• Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Observes all district policies and procedures

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:  None

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:  Mostly clean and comfortable
All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent lifting five to ten pounds
• Constant sitting
• Frequent walking
• Occasional reaching

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  Assists and advises the Chief Financial Officer with accounting processes and procedures.  Provides input in the evaluation of business office and payroll personnel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.