Yorkville School District 115 Looking for Accounting Coordinator at Yorkville, IL Full Time

ACCOUNTINGCOORDINATOR

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Business Services, to administer the school district’s accounting and bookkeeping activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial records in accordance with school district policies and practices as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications include:

• A background in accounting or related field, with college course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or equivalent
• Minimum one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience in school fund accounting preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial software (E.g. Tyler School Solution’s Infinite Visions, Frontline, ESchool) a plus

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• Position Type:

  
    

  Secretarial/Clerical/

  Bookkeeper

• Date Posted:

  
    

  6/14/2022

• Location:

  
    

  Yorkville CUSD 115

• Date Available:

  
    

  ASAP

• Closing Date:

  
    

  When Filled

  TITLE:                                   Accounting Coordinator

 

REPORTS TO:                     Director of Business Services

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:         

 

• A background in accounting or related field, with college course work in accounting, bookkeeping, or equivalent
• Minimum one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience in school fund accounting preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial software (E.g. Tyler School Solution’s Infinite Visions, Frontline, ESchool) a plus

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       260 days

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Coordinates all accounting functions performed at the District level
• Maintains all financial records and prepares periodic reports and special reports as required
• Coordinates the processing of payroll and accounts payables with the payroll and accounts payable assistants
• Assists in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasting
• Keeps the Director of Business Services informed of issues, concerns, and problems related to the accounting operations
• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders and reconciles/approve as necessary
• Establishes and maintains an accounting system which complies with the requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education, policies of the Yorkville Community Unit School District #115 Board of Education, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Keeps abreast of changes in accounting requirements and accounting processes and makes the appropriate adjustments with the District accounting system
• Provides detailed and appropriate information for auditors as required
• Records all investment activities and verifies investment reports
• Reconciles all bank accounts with District records
• Prepares financial reports for the Board of Education
• Coordinates the preparation and filing of all state/federal reports, grants, and claims

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:     Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director of Finance & Operations and Director of Business Services.

 

 

EQUIPMENT:

 

• Uses standard office equipment such as a personal computer, copy machine, and telephone
• Uses calculating devices

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable procedures
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that are related to the accounting functions of the District
• Knowledge of fund accounting and the chart of accounts of the Illinois Program Accounting Manual for Local Educational Agencies.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, perform complex arithmetic operations, and use calculators
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Ability to problem-solve job-related issues
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct all aspects of work related to the accounting operations of the District
• Ability to train and mentor other accounting employees

 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS, AND WORK HAZARDS:

 

• Works in standard office building environments

 

FLSA STATUS:                    exempt

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