SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Senior Financial Accountant REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Financial Accounting CLASSIFICATION: Classified FLSA: Exempt SALARY GRADE: 056 OTBS REVISED: October 14, 2004 BASIC FUNCTION: Perform functions related to the accounting of funds for the long range facilities master plan, San Diego Unified School District Public School Building Corporation, special projects, or district controlling accounts; may coordinate audits conducted by outside audit firms with district staff; directs the work of assigned staff. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.) E = Essential Functions Develop a coordinated system of accounting for all district funds related to the long- range facilities master plan. E Maintain all financial records of the San Diego Unified School District Building Corporation and act as liaison between trustees and the district. E Set up, evaluate and reconcile complex schedules for bonds and certificates of participation related to propositions. E Prepare financial studies and evaluations of specially funded educational programs; prepare complex cash flow schedules and other documents for use in the sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes. E Calculate the district’s revenue limit entitlement and assist in the development of district special education entitlement. E Maintain controlling ledgers and detailed financial documentation; develop and implement subsidiary systems to account for and analyze all sources of income and related financial and statistical data in accordance with Board of Education and contract requirements. E Prepare detailed reconciliation between district controlling and subsidiary records and between district and county/state records; conduct audits to ensure that expenditures comply with contract requirements and may coordinate audits conducted by outside audit firms with district staff; act as liaison with contract auditors. E Senior Financial Accountant – continued Page 2 Work with special project funds; oversee invoicing and collection of amounts due under contract lease agreements; monitor cash balances and request transfers when necessary to meet cash requirements. E Monitor amounts received to ensure collection of all amounts due and maximize income available; develop and modify computerized financial programs for maintenance of accounting records. E Prepare schedules for annual audit, tax returns, and state controllers report; advise and assist management staff in financial administration of projects or accounts. E Prepare district income projections used in budget development and other activities; evaluate existing and proposed legislation affecting project funding; prepare and submit fiscal reports, schedules, statements, forecasts and claims; prepare revenue estimates and analyses of district revenue receipts. E Prepare annual financial statements including management, discussion and analysis, notes to basic financial statements and supplemental schedules. E Follow-up, resolve and draft responses for audit findings. E Train and direct the work of assigned staff. E Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to: graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, or closely related field and three years of full-time progressively responsible accounting experience of acceptable level and quality. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: None. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Technical aspects of field of specialty. Oral and written communication skills. Reading and writing English communication skills. Application of advanced accounting principles and procedures. The development of financial statements, forecasts, analyses, and written reports. Computer financial applications used as models for financial accounting. ABILITY TO: Operate standard office equipment including microcomputers and related software applications. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Plan and organize work. Meet schedules and time lines. Maintain records and prepare reports. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Work independently with little direction. Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Senior Financial Accountant – continued Page 3 Train and direct the work of assigned staff. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office setting. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information [in person and on the telephone]; seeing to [read, prepare, and proofread documents, perform assigned duties]; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to [operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment]; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to [retrieve and store files and supplies]; lifting light objects. 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