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STAFF ACCOUNTANT

  2025-11-02     Alabama Department of Education     Montgomery,AL  
Description:

Administrative - Position - Finance

Job Number 230#######

Start Date

Open Date 03/11/2024

Closing Date

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintain and reconcile a variety of ledgers, reports, and account records; examine and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy; prepare and post journal entries.

* Assist with maintaining the Board's fixed asset records.

* Assist in maintaining and reporting the Boards Inventory.

* Monitor and balance various accounts verifying availability of funds and classifications of expenditures; research and analyze transactions to resolve problems.

* Maintain the confidentiality of information pertaining to the Board of Education.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

* Provide direct assistance to the Director of Finance and CSFO.

* Must be willing to work overtime if needed.

* Assists in the preparation of the monthly and end-of-year financial statements.

* Assists in the end-of-year closeout.

* Assists in preparation for the annual audit by the Examiners of Public Accounts.

* Reconciles statements and accounts as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Skilled in administrative detail

* Proficiency in technology programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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* Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn operations of the section or unit to which you are assigned.

* Ability to perform complex arithmetic operations.

* Ability to communicate clearly, concisely in oral and written communication, as well as electronic communications.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

* Ability to organize materials and maintain accurate records.

* Ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative.

* Working knowledge of educational laws and appropriate use of public and non-public funds.

Duty Days 240

Reports To DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & BUDGETING

Additional Job Information

Work Term: 240 Days

Salary: $48,595.00-$62,120.00

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The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

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