Position Description:

• Prepare and/or review assigned financial statements, reports and analysis and address/resolve issues.
• Investigate and propose solutions to complex accounting and invoice processing related matters.
• Reconcile financial accounts, bank accounts and reports. Identify discrepancies or inconsistencies and resolve expeditiously to maintain controls. 
• QA/QC department invoice and financial reporting processes and reports.
• Prepare cash flow projections and respond to questions from District.
• Interface with District, internal and external auditors to respond to requests for information as assigned.
• Coordinate assigned month-end and year end activities with stakeholders and campuses, including the accrual process.
• Identify errors and develop innovative approaches to ensure accuracy and timelines of department deliverables.
• SME for department systems and system integration and implementation projects.
• Responsible for the journal entry process, debit/credit memos, etc. ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Includes the preparation and routing of such for approval as well as the maintenance and reconciliation of logs.
• Encumber or approve/release invoices per accounting procedures and as assigned by Finance Manager.
• Prepare and/or review, as assigned, vendor files or other supporting documentation for vendor payments.
• Communicate with applicable construction and professional services vendors as needed.
• Work directly and effectively with the accounting team and other department personnel on bond related matters.
• Evaluate and ensure bond compliance in regard to payment, financial accounting and reporting.
• Complete any bond related assignments as assigned by manager.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree.
• Experience in working with business enterprise or accounting systems.
• Experience performing historical trends and analyze results.
• Experience creating monthly financial reports, analyzing results and resolving issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead projects to successful conclusion.