Hillsborough County Public Schools ยท 8 hours ago
Accountant 1, P Card
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHillsborough County Public Schools is seeking an Accountant 1 for the P-Card Department in the Business Division. The role involves supporting the department with accounting tasks, managing financial records, and ensuring compliance with district policies.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Sets up accounting units in district data systems; reports expenditures; approves payroll for the department
Provides detailed information for monthly budget amendment
Monitors district data systems
Serves as office manager, and provides support to supervisor
Handles cash drawdowns, cash reconciliation, and agency expense reporting
Maintains and stays current with knowledge of district data systems
Possess basic knowledge of finance, including accounts payable, budget, procurement, payroll, accounting, special revenue, property control, general ledger, all subsystems, and year-end procedures
Prepares accounting and fiscal reports, statements, summaries, and journal entries; meets deadlines
Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records
Serves as a liaison between schools and the Business Division
Deals with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues
Balances various job responsibilities/duties and is detail-oriented
Performs any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan
Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions
Sets up accounting units in district data systems; reports expenditures; approves payroll for the department
Provides detailed information for monthly budget amendment
Monitors district data systems
Serves as office manager, and provides support to supervisor
Handles cash drawdowns, cash reconciliation, and agency expense reporting
Maintains and stays current with knowledge of district data systems
Possess basic knowledge of finance, including accounts payable, budget, procurement, payroll, accounting, special revenue, property control, general ledger, all subsystems, and year-end procedures
Prepares accounting and fiscal reports, statements, summaries, and journal entries; meets deadlines
Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records
Serves as a liaison between schools and the Business Division
Deals with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues
Balances various job responsibilities/duties and is detail-oriented
Performs any other duties as assigned
Understands financial targets and budgeted goals
Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions
Implements operating budget flexibly to address changing priorities
Creates sound business cases to support expenditures
Promotes conservation of organizational resources
Competent in required job skills and knowledge
Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
Keeps abreast of current developments
Requires minimal supervision
Displays understanding of how job relates to others
Uses resources effectively
Prioritizes and plans work activities
Uses time efficiently
Plans for additional resources
Integrates changes smoothly
Sets goals and objectives
Works in an organized manner
Identifies problems in a timely manner
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Develops alternative solutions
Resolves problems in early stages
Works well in group problem solving situations
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Displays commitment to excellence
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Applies feedback to improve performance
Monitors own work to ensure quality
Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations
Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals
Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public
Calculates figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Microsoft Office, district data systems
Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing
Lifting up to 10 pounds
Reaching with both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead
Company
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools is the seventh largest school district in the nation, with more than 210,000 students.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles Nachamkin
Chief Technology Officer
Romaneir Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
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