Chief Accountant
Apply NowCompany: Ascension Public Schools
Location: Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Chief Accountant
Date Posted:
7/24/2024
Location:
Ascension Parish School Board
Closing Date:
08/07/2024Ascension Parish School Board
Job Description
I. JOB TITLE: Chief Accountant
JOB TYPE: 143
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Business Services
PAY GRADE: L-5
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ASSIGNMENT PERIOD: 12 months 260 Days
II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE
Implements the accounting procedures of the Ascension Parish School Board in compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles. Provides the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent with information relative to the
financial resources and status of the Ascension Parish School System. Helps oversee and manage the Business
Services staff with the Director of Business Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting with 24 hours in
Accounting.
2. EXPERIENCE - 8 years of experience in governmental or public-school accounting procedures.
3. PREFERRED - Certification by the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials
III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Analyzes, researches, and reconciles financial information on assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues and
expenditures for all funds.
2. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to the general ledger and provide various
financial reports when requested.
3. Coordinates the audits of all financial records and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions.
4. Assists school staff and other staff with understanding and practicing School Board financial policies and
procedures.
5. Review daily cash requirements and prepares cash flow analyses and projections.
6. Invests idle and reserve funds in accordance with the School Board's investment policy and procedures, and
federal and state laws.
7. Reviews requests for payment of construction projects
8. Processes debt services payments.
9. Reviews the accounting and reporting for federal and state grants.
10. Coordinates the district's accounting of fixed assets.
11. Works with external auditors that school audits are completed and accurate.
12. Manages general municipal bonds.
13. Assist in the preparation of the School Board's budget.
14. Reviews various reports and reconciliations of accounting staff and provides assistance when necessary.
15. Reports to the Director of Business Services with respect to the business affairs of the school system and
recommends changes and improvements when appropriate.
16. Performs accounting procedures and provides financial information for School Board bond and tax elections in the
implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
17. Performs a continuous audit procedure to inform the Director of Business Services regarding the financial status
of the school system.
18. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers members of the general public,
staff, the Louisiana Department of Education, and external auditors. Prioritizes and addresses requests and
assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to assure the confidentiality of
employee and financial records.
19. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
20. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new
coworkers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
21. Performs other related services as required.
Administration/Chief Accountant
Date Posted:
7/24/2024
Location:
Ascension Parish School Board
Closing Date:
08/07/2024Ascension Parish School Board
Job Description
I. JOB TITLE: Chief Accountant
JOB TYPE: 143
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Business Services
PAY GRADE: L-5
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ASSIGNMENT PERIOD: 12 months 260 Days
II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE
Implements the accounting procedures of the Ascension Parish School Board in compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles. Provides the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent with information relative to the
financial resources and status of the Ascension Parish School System. Helps oversee and manage the Business
Services staff with the Director of Business Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting with 24 hours in
Accounting.
2. EXPERIENCE - 8 years of experience in governmental or public-school accounting procedures.
3. PREFERRED - Certification by the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials
III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Analyzes, researches, and reconciles financial information on assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues and
expenditures for all funds.
2. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to the general ledger and provide various
financial reports when requested.
3. Coordinates the audits of all financial records and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions.
4. Assists school staff and other staff with understanding and practicing School Board financial policies and
procedures.
5. Review daily cash requirements and prepares cash flow analyses and projections.
6. Invests idle and reserve funds in accordance with the School Board's investment policy and procedures, and
federal and state laws.
7. Reviews requests for payment of construction projects
8. Processes debt services payments.
9. Reviews the accounting and reporting for federal and state grants.
10. Coordinates the district's accounting of fixed assets.
11. Works with external auditors that school audits are completed and accurate.
12. Manages general municipal bonds.
13. Assist in the preparation of the School Board's budget.
14. Reviews various reports and reconciliations of accounting staff and provides assistance when necessary.
15. Reports to the Director of Business Services with respect to the business affairs of the school system and
recommends changes and improvements when appropriate.
16. Performs accounting procedures and provides financial information for School Board bond and tax elections in the
implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
17. Performs a continuous audit procedure to inform the Director of Business Services regarding the financial status
of the school system.
18. Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers members of the general public,
staff, the Louisiana Department of Education, and external auditors. Prioritizes and addresses requests and
assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to assure the confidentiality of
employee and financial records.
19. Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance.
Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
20. Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new
coworkers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
21. Performs other related services as required.