Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
8/18/2020

Location:
City Hall

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open until Filled

Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB OPENING
Accounting Specialist
AFSCME Job Class Code: 0544
Salary Range: $37,926 47,537

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Accounting Specialist will perform accounting work for the Board of Education (BOE), involving the processing of BOE invoices for payment, while based in the City of Bridgeport's Accounts Payable Office. This work will encompass the processing of invoices for BOE accounts, including primarily grant-funded accounts, under the jurisdiction of the BOE Office of Grants Development and Management within the BOE Finance Office.

The work requires that the employee have demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in accounting and related clerical tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Accounting Specialist will work in the City Accounts Payable Office, under joint supervision.

• The Financial Management Supervisor in charge of the City Accounts Payable Office will directly supervise the Accounting Specialist in the completion of tasks, in conformance with established accounting standards, regulations and procedures.
• The BOE Director, Grants Development and Management will supervise the timely transmittal and processing of grant invoices, in accordance with applicable timelines.
• The BOE Financial Management Supervisor, in the BOE Business Office, will supervise the same process for invoices in non-grant accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Match and process all BOE grant invoices for payment; reconcile discrepancies.
• Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and back-up documentation for specific purchase orders.
• Data enter invoices for payment in the accounting system, on the established schedule and with approval by the City Financial Management Supervisor.
• Maintain files of financial information, records and documents, in the management systems, to ensure easily accessible information.
• Monitor open orders, payments and balances.
• Generate financial reports.
• Perform other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the application of accounting principles and practices to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and purchasing functions.
• Ability to maintain financial records of some complexity.
• Skill in mathematical calculation and use of computer systems.
• Ability to interrelate effectively and harmoniously with coworkers and managerial personnel, as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated organizational skill.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school graduate or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in accounting/bookkeeping and general business office procedures, or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides a demonstrated potential for performing the duties of the position.
• Computer proficiency.

This description is not, nor is it intended to be a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this position.

Posting will remain open until filled.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools web site "Human Resources/Jobs" or access the web site address: https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.