Financial Analyst II

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversees the accounting processes and procedures for SPLOST, Capital Projects, Capital Assets, and completes special projects to ensure the District complies with federal, state, and local financial guidelines as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position reports to the Coordinating Supervisor of Special Projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the budgeting and accounting functions for the capital projects program for the District. Projects SPLOST/Capital Project revenues. Assists Construction, Technology, and other departments with development of project budgets for SPLOST funds. Reviews all capital projects contractor and architect invoices prior to payment. Calculates and records retainage payable on a monthly basis. Monitors monthly SPLOST receipts and compares to projected revenue. Tracks, budgets, and records all state capital outlay grants revenues (GSFIC). Reconciles capital projects and SPLOST bank accounts. Completes monthly and annual financial reports, and adhoc reports as needed.

Oversees the accounting and financial reporting of capital assets for the District. Maintains the MUNIS capital asset system. Monitors and maintains the integrity of the capital asset system. Ensures all capital assets are recorded quarterly in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (MUNIS). Processes depreciation on an annual basis. Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for capital assets in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Manages and supports leasing initiative (GASB 87) for GADOE reporting. Collaborates with Maintenance department with usage of facility data to support initiative.

Completes special projects, as needed, to support Business Services and other departments.

Coordinates with SPLOST and financial auditors.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field from an accredited college or university required.

Minimum of five (5) years of professional accounting experience is required. One (1) year of governmental accounting experience or college course credits required.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Makes recommendations which impact District-wide projects, financial planning, accountability, and compliance.

Makes decisions and recommendations under the guidance and supervision of the Coordinating Supervisor of Special Projects.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with intra-organizational teams.

Requires regular, frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.

Able to communicate information between the District and external entities as needed.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Experience with pivot tables and charts is preferred.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others: Moderate consequences.

Normal work office.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less.

Note: This is a grade 26, 225 day position and pays for experience up step 8.

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