Accounting Specialist - Muskego, United States - Muskego Norway Schools

Muskego Norway Schools

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Muskego, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Required
High school diploma or its equivalent; Associate's Degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
Strong knowledge of business office functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, problemsolve, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality relating to all business, personnel, and school district matters.
Commitment to professional standards and ethics.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, members of the community, and the Board of Education.
Knowledge of general ledger/Wisconsin Uniform Financial Accounting Reporting codes preferred.
Knowledge and experience using Skyward financial management software are strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs departmentspecific administrative support tasks;
Provides training to staff members on the proper creation of purchase requisitions and credit card transactions;
Input purchase orders and related invoices into the financial software system. Confirm purchases have been ordered and services rendered;
Maintain expense reimbursement system and corresponding conference approval processes;
Process credit card reconciliations
Verify vendor invoices and expense claims for mathematical accuracy, proper general ledger account distribution and acceptable documentation;
Process 1099's;
Maintain the integrity of the vendor database by regularly updating files, W9 information, reports, and/or spreadsheets;
Reconcile monthly Infinite Campus credit card transactions
Maintain various online ordering platforms (Ecommerce);
Input, track, and maintain fixed assets for auditor tracking;
Compile annual eRate reporting information for Technology Department
Maintaining account statements for all donors;
Maintain capital lease documentation and process payments;
Process parent transportation contracts;
Work with the Finance Manager to ensure payments are made in a timely fashion and assist in yearend audit;
Prepare reports for Board and Administration as requested;
Complete all other duties as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL QUALITIES:

Dedication to the mission & vision of the Muskego-Norway School District;
Possession of proficient attention to detail;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to learn assigned tasks quickly and adhere to prescribed departmental and District procedures and policies;
Ability to collaborate and interact with staff, students, public visitors, and coworkers in a professional manner;
Possession of effective oral, written, and listening communication skills;
Ability to manage confidential information in a professional manner;
Ability to operate at a high level in a high volume, fastpaced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; consistently and repetitively operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculation devices, copy machine and/or computer printer; regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information with administration, staff, and the public.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

As a condition of initial and continued employment, the employee shall be a positive role model for students.

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