FLSA Status: Exempt Work Year: Full Year

JOB TITLE: Budget and Accounting Specialist

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Financial Officer

SUPERVISES: NIA

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general direction from the Chief Financial Officer, assists in the development of the District’s overall budget and financial plan, including development, management, analysis and implementation of budgetary matters and financial management policy.
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required of the position. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequency
1. Assists in the development of the District’s overall Financial Plan and Budget. Including advising schools and departments on budget development and analysis to increase the efficiency of District spending.

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2. Assists in the creation and further development of Financial Services manual and recommends updates to policies and procedures as needed.

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3. Assists Chief Financial Officer by providing research, data analysis, cost-benefit analysis and expenditure

and revenue forecasting. Prepares financial reports including variance analysis of budgeted versus actual

expenditures.

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4. Assists with projecting future financial needs and collaborates with Chief Financial Officer and other management personnel to prepare long-term financial plans, and other budget and financial reports.

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5. Executes transactions within the integrated budget, accounting and purchasing system, which may include purchase requisition, contract payment vouchers, budget data entry and revisions and salary and budget imports.

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6. Oversees and compares departmental expenditures to original budget.

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7. Posts authorized cash receipts and journal entries into the computer.

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8. Attends and actively participates in committees, professional groups and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.

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9. Provides information and answers to departments regarding budgets, forecasts, surveys, financial trends and other requested data.

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10. Assist Chief Financial Officer in preparing multi-media presentations for the Board, staff and community.

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11. Assist with District annual audit procedures and prepare audit work papers as needed.

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12. Assist with the preparation of budget and financial reports for federal, state and county grants.

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13. Demonstrates the commitment to build and maintain a safe, fair and respectful working and learning environment that honors the cultural diversity of students and staff.

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14. Perform other duties as assigned.

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CONTACTS: Principals, Teachers, Staff, Vendors & Colorado Department of Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field or equivalent experience of at least five years of experience in school finance.
• Two or more years of experience in accounting and /or office management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• High-level skills in communication, organization, and budgeting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing Communicating Comparing Compiling Coordinating

Computing Typing

Instructing Speaking Synthesizing

Moderate lifting to 50 lb.

Talking

Reaching

Negotiating Near and Far Acuity

Revised Date: March, 2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.09 - $43.54 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frisco, CO 80443: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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