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　　The Wilson School District is looking for a highly energetic andmotivatedAccounting Specialistto work in our BusinessDepartment.This is anexempt positionwith a competitive annualsalaryof\$50,000.00.

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　At Wilson School District, we believe that education should be shaped bya sense of purpose. As the Accounting Specialist,

　　you help ensure students have access to high quality education they needto learn in a safe and healthy environment by providing direction to theoverall fiscal affairs of the district. Oversees all district grants aswell as seek and apply for new grants, including, but not limited to,the identification of potential new funding sources, development offunding resources for existing and proposed programs and/or services,writing grants, developing budgets, collaborating on grant applicationswith various District departments/schools, community organizations, andprocessing, monitoring and coordinating required report evaluations onexisting grants.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Assist in the development and auditing of the Maintenance andOperations and Capital Project budgetsVerify that accounts payable warrants are accurately processed andmailed in a timely manner.Maintain accurate banking records for all related bank accounts.Assist with:creating and distributing monthly budget and attendance reportsto the appropriate department headsentering budget information and adjusting journal entries inaccounting systemensuring timely reporting and accounting of miscellaneous fundsResponsible for purchasing according to USFR and State guidelinesensuring processes are adheredMaintain fiscal and financial related records and files inaccordance with policiesParticipate in professional development and continuous enhancementof roles and responsibilities.Monitors the financial management of grants (e.g., budgetpreparation, budget adjustments, expenditures, etc.) for the purposeof complying with all program and funding guidelines of awardingorganizations.Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g., Board,district administrators, principals, teachers, auditors, publicagencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementingand/or maintaining services and programs.Research topics required to manage assignments (e.g., relevantpolicies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements,financial resources, education and school finance law, etc.) for thepurpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliancewith regulatory requirements, securing general information and/orresponding to requests.Oversees the planning, implementation, evaluation, and on-goingmonitoring of grants, and school improvement action plans (IAPs)within established time frames, coordinate departmental serviceswith and in compliance with related requirements.Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. (e.g., personnelactions, financial procedures, regulatory requirements, actionsinvolving outside agencies, inter-district needs, departmentalaction plan, parent involvement/ education, etc.) for the purpose ofidentifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting otherstaff, and serving as a District representative.Manages a wide variety of grant related programs for the purpose ofensuring district compliance with established guidelines.Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g., grants, Local EducationAgency Improvement Action Plan (IAP) ESSA plan, MOWR plans, grantbudgets, funding requests, reports, analyses, recommendati ns,procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities andissues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references,making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials forrequested actions.Presents a wide variety of topics related to administrativeresponsibilities (e.g., financial information, grant writing, grantadministration, LEA IAP, ESSA, MOWR plans, overviews ofprograms/services, policies, and procedures, etc.) for the purposeof providing general information, training others, implementingactions, etc.Collaborates with a variety of parties (e.g., district personnel,community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of securing fundingto maintain and enhance services and/or programs.Coordinates all grant processes (e.g., writing, evaluations, budget,finance, reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance withthe district and funder guidelines.Develops forms, processes, procedures, and policies for the purposeof implementing a consistent grant application methodology.Develops grant applications and related documents (e.g., requiredreports, budgets, specific inquiries, etc.) for the purpose ofsubmitting to the appropriate funding agency.