Accounting Compliance and Control Monitor

Minimum Requirements

·  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

·  Four years of full-time, paid, professional experience which has included involvement with accounting or auditing principles.

·  One year of full-time supervisory experience.

 OR

·  Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

·  Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience which has included involvement with

accounting or auditing principles.

·  One year of full-time supervisory experience.

                                                                                                                                             OR

·   Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate.

·   Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience which has included involvement with accounting or auditing principles.

NOTE: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Finance with fifteen credits in Accounting with the specified years of experience above will also be accepted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

  Demonstrated knowledge of:

○    relevant accounting principles and government accounting standards.

○    the methods and techniques used to oversee financial activities.

○    methods to test that financial controls are in place and working.

○   compliance monitoring techniques.

○    financial reporting, accounting and auditing.

○    computerized accounting software packages to include the Microsoft suite of products.

○    supervisory and performance management techniques.

○          budget analysis methods and techniques.

  Demonstrated ability to:

○    prepare accounting entries.         

○    prepare financial reports with practical recommendations.

○    design and coordinate training activities.

○    prepare reports with practical recommendations.

○    use mainframe enterprise financial systems to process work.

○    use a personal computer to create spreadsheets.

○    use an accounting, accounts payable and payroll system.

○    demonstrate proficiency in the use accounting software packages; preferably QuickBooks.

○    understand and implement policies and procedures.

○    support and train others in financial matters.

○    work within in standard accounting chart of accounts.

○    supervise employees who are field based.

○    communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

○    establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.