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ACCOUNTANT

@ Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Reconcile bank statements, Prepare journal entries, Assist with audit preparation
Requirements Summary:College degree preferred; Excel, Lotus, DBase 4, PowerPoint; government accounting knowledge; basic office equipment experience
Technical Tools Mentioned:Excel, Lotus, DBase 4, PowerPoint, Electronic typewriter, Calculator, Word processor
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Accountant


Qualifications


College degree preferred


Ability to efficiently operate an electronic typewriter, microcomputer (word processor), computer terminal, and calculator


Extensive knowledge and practical experience with the following software packages:  Excel, Lotus, DBase 4, and Power Point


Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience in governmental accounting


Reports To


SUPERVISOR, ACCOUNTING


Essential Functions


Reconciles bank statements.


Reconciles due to and due from amounts between funds.


Prepares journal entries as necessary for correction and reconciliation.


Reconciles warehouse purchase orders to amounts paid and inventory recorded.


Records inventory adjustments necessary to correct pricing or quantity errors.


Assists with preparation for audit and preparing audit schedules.


Assists in preparation of financial statements.


Assists in answering surveys and other requests for statistical information.


Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.


Evaluation


Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.


Salary Information






























Classification:



Accountant



Scale:



Classified



Grade:



G



Days Employed:



230 per school year



Salary:



$21.50 per hour



Overtime:



Non-exempt



Codes














MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:



751001 (Accountant/Bookkeeper)



JPSD Job Position Title:



N5312