Cary, North Carolina30+ days ago
Considerable knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles; Considerable knowledge of working with contracts; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Apps; Strong skills in budget, purchasing, and procurement procedures; Critical thinking and problem–solving skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to operate accounting systems for data management, problem resolution, and information research; Ability to meet deadlines; Ability to proofread documents and prepare clear and comprehensive reports; Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform both original and recurring assignments, and exercise judgment in the absence of clear directives; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and the community. Initiates, prepares, and processes all budget-related transactions (e.g., transfers, amendments, purchase orders, travel, direct pays, etc.) including obtaining the budget manager’s signature, verifying available balances, identifying new account codes, resolving discrepancies, assigning transaction numbers, verifying data, distributing documents, and maintaining a file of all transactions.