Accountant - Schnecksville, United States - Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
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Schnecksville, United States

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**LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
**Position Description


Position Title:
Accountant


Qualifications/Certification:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in governmental accounting,
preferably in a public education setting

data systems management required


  • Proficiency with Google Suite
  • Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude
  • Displays high standards, sound judgment, accuracy and attentive to
details


Reports To/Supervised By:
Business Administrator


Responsibilities:


  • Perform the financial accounting and reporting for the school
  • Maintain a financial reporting system to allow for the analysis of funds used,
funds provided, profit and expense distribution for the financial operation of the

school


  • Set up the accounting calendar for the fiscal year
  • Analyze cash flow and prepare financial statements for all funds on a monthly basis
  • Ensure that all general journal, adjusting, accrual entries, and budget amendments
are promptly entered and all budget codes are correct and accurate


  • Perform internal audit activity when requested by Business Administrator,
Executive Director or Joint Operating Committee


  • Work with Payroll, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and
the Distribution Center to coordinate related tasks


  • Assist Business Administrator with the budgeting process as required
  • Monitor and account for all grants
  • Prepare accurate financial reports for all school funds, federal programs, state
programs, and other projects approved by the Joint Operating Committee


  • Account for the receipt and expenditures of all school funds by maintaining
general and subsidiary ledgers on an encumbrance basis with continuous internal

auditing


  • Prepare school financial records for annual audits and special audits
  • Maintain a valid chart of accounts
  • Monitor and verify the wage and tax statements to employees and vendors
  • Manage school's banking relationships, investment of school funds according to
board policy, and bank account reconciliations


  • Administer school revenues via preparation of Member District billings and
Excess Revenue calculations


  • Provide sound fiscal management and support services
  • Remit all debt service payments and monitor Trustee statements
  • Recommend internal changes in policy and procedures in order to remain
compliant with regulations and best practices


  • Provide assistance to Adult Education's Title IV funding program
  • Account for all Flexible Spending Account activity
  • Perform all accounting functions in accordance with all federal, state, GAAP, and
GASB principals


  • Monitor the Fixed Asset Inventory System

Secondary/Related Responsibilities:


  • Maintain filing of all paperwork, electronic records and reports pertinent to position
  • Assist Distribution Center and Cafeteria operations in maintaining complete and
accurate inventories


  • Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Job:


MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY
Not At All Occasionally Frequently Constantly
% % %


LIFTING:

Up to 10 lbs:
Occasionally

11 to 20 lbs: Not At All

Beyond 20 lbs:
Not At All


BODY MOVEMENTS:

Bend/Stoop:
Occasionally


Climb:
Occasionally


Kneel:
Occasionally


Push:
Occasionally


Pull:
Occasionally


Twisting:
Occasionally


Standing:
Occasionally


Sitting:
Frequently


Walking:
Frequently


Terms of Employment:


Length of Work Year:
Twelve (12) months


Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated by the Business Administrator.

  • The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without _
- reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the LCTI of _
- any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. _


LCTI is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service organization.

I have read and understand the requirements of the job and I can perform the

physical requirements of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
***jobdesc\accountant

4/10/2024
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