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Accounting Specialist I - Accounts Payable - School Board Office

Employer
Danville Public Schools
Location
Danville, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
POSITION TITLE: Accounting Specialist I - Accounts Payable - School Board Office
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 09/13/2021
DEADLINE DATE: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews conducted immediately, with a selection to be made as quickly as possible thereafter.

POSTING NUMBER: 002644
NATURE OF POSITION:
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Finance, this Bookkeeper is responsible for Division-level financial accounting duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepares invoices and purchase orders
  • Posts to accounts, checks balances, prepares financial reports and statements
  • Assists other departments by providing information on fiscal matters
  • Processes for payment a variety of bills
  • Assembles, after checks have been written, checks with copies of invoices to be mailed
  • Maintains files for all paid invoices
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of records and bookkeeping systems
  • Answers telephone, provides information to the public and school staff
  • Performs responsible technical work in the preparation and maintenance of financial records
  • Performs a variety of related tasks as required and/or requested by immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and methods
  • Thorough knowledge of school programs and benefits in the area assigned
  • General knowledge of standard office methods and procedures
  • General knowledge of routine accounting principles
  • Ability to maintain financial records and prepare reports and statements
  • Ability to make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately
  • Ability to post accounts with speed and accuracy
  • Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
  • Ability to operate a variety of office machines
  • Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the general public

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping and accounting and considerable experience in general bookkeeping; Associate's degree preferred.

START DATE: As soon after selection as possible
SALARY / STIPEND: Pay Range: $19.19 - $30.69 per hour; Danville School Board pays the employee cost, in full, for state-mandated life insurance; and in part for state retirement and health insurance. Other benefits - sick, personal, and annual (vacation) leave.
TO APPLY: Complete a Danville Public Schools online application for "Classified" positions. Follow all instructions on the DPS "Employment Opportunities" page to apply for this specific position.

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