Caddo Parish Schools Job Description                            

Job Title:              Senior Accountant

Job Code:             052

DOT Code:          160162018

Grade:                  I

Department:         Accounting/Finance

Prepared By:        Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date:     December 12, 1997

Approved By:      David A. Barr

Approved Date:   March 23, 2001

SUMMARY

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Maintains budgeting systems which provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare financial statements.
• Develops and inputs account records.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected district financial position.
• Operates computer system in daily job functions.
• Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Devises and implements system for general accounting.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree; four to six years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Certified Public Accountant designation/certification desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from administrators, regulatory agencies, or members of the school district. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to management.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and/or the public.  Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.  Ability and initiative to plan, organize and carry out assignments under minimum supervision.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel controls. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move light weight.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Controller

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

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