Accounting Technician at Palo Alto Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Responsibilities Under general supervision, to perform complex and responsible work in the maintenance of statistical and financial records; to audit, interpret, prepare and present statistical and financial records. Specific Duties Include: • Review, analyze and maintain statistical and financial records; • Receive and screen purchase orders and payment vouchers for accuracy and adherence to legal and procedural requirements; • Audit accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial records prepared by other district staff and make corrections as needed; • Monitor non-public school accounts and file state reports as required; • Responsible for maintaining complete accounting records for special accounts; • Reconcile district records with county, state agencies and banks; • Prepare a variety of financial reports; • Suggest and implement accounting procedure changes; • Provide information and assistance to schools and departments regarding account structures and business office procedures; • Assist Fiscal Services Manager with other tasks as assigned. Essential Skills Include the Ability To: • Learn and interpret specific rules, laws and policies and apply them with good judgement; • Understand computerized accounting systems; • Perform difficult accounting and statistical work in maintenance of district records; • Demonstrate skill on a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet and communication software; • Compose letters and prepare reports; • Analyze statistical and financial data; • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; • Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; • Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and firmness; • Keyboard at a speed of not less than 50 words per minute; • Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
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