Junior Accountant -Food Service, Perm/Provisional, 5 Day Posting, RB #20-124

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #20-124 November 18, 2020

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

****5 Day Posting 5 Day Posting****

POSITION: Junior Accountant - Permanent/Provisional

SALARY: $37,802 - $43,607

LOCATION: Food Service, 1055 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This is an entry level accounting position where incumbents apply professional accounting techniques to assignments of somewhat limited responsibility. Work, in general, is of a routine nature but as experience is gained on assignments and unit activities, additional and more complex duties are added. Positions in this class differ from those associated with the account clerical series in the variety of tasks performed and the greater responsibility involved. Direct supervision is received and work is reviewed upon completion. Supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Maintains miscellaneous accounts receivable ledger including the reconciliation of all city departmental billings and payments;

-generates past due statements, sends out delinquent account letters and refers overdue accounts to the Law Department for collection, abatement or legal action;

Prepares periodic billings for the Division of Accounting;

Assists in the reconciliation of bank statements and medical insurance coverage;

Inputs information on mainframe computer in order to generate service orders or accounts receivable invoices;

Inputs vendor invoices and researches discrepancies between the purchase or service order and the vendor invoice;

Compiles reports to balance cash requirements in preparation for check runs;

Assists in maintaining trending data for budget purposes;

Assists in compiling the annual budget schedules;

Maintains worksheets for budgeting purposes;

Operates personal computer for use of both word processing and financial spreadsheet software;

Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices;

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment;

Ability to make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately;

Ability to be trained in the operation of personal computers, data terminals, printers and CRT terminals;

Ability to understand and interpret written material;

Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to get along well with others;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing (must present a transcript at time of filing application).

FINAL FILING DATE: November 24, 2020

APPROVED:

Jamie Warren
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources