Accountant Jobs

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN

ACCOUNTANT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

8-HOUR/12-MONTH POSITION
STARTING SALARY: RANGE 30 - $5,556.60-$6,133.52/Month (Maximum of 2 years credit for work

experience in a public school district will be given.)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs a variety of professional accounting and budgetary work involved in the monitoring, development,

analysis, maintenance, auditing, adjustment, and reconciliation of various accounts and budgets for
assigned records and funds. Ensures compliance with established laws, regulations, requirements, and
procedures.

• Prepares, maintains, and audits a variety of records, reports and statements of department budgets,

• Assists in the compilation, preparation, and filing of financial reports as needed.

• Reviews financial reports and accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with

• Provides technical assistance to maintain and reconcile monthly bank statements; posts cash receipts to

• Records information into general ledger; balances general ledger accounts; prepares trial balances and

• Assists auditors.

• Answers telephone and written inquiries and gives out authoritative information.

• Recommends accounting and internal control procedures.

• Inputs a variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establishes and

• Communicates with administrators, personnel, governmental agencies, and various outside organizations to

• Operates a variety of office equipment including a copier, computer, and assigned software.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, or related field is required. (Must

submit transcripts.)

One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in professional accounting, preferably in a school/governmental
setting. Must possess knowledge of both fund and for-profit accounting.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Qualified individuals interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Accountant should submit the
following to the Human Resources Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 31, 2023.

1. A completed Classified Employment Application Form
2. A completed Supplemental Application Form
3. Resume
4. Copy of college transcripts

5. Three (3) letters of recommendation (written in the last year)

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL LISTING OF THIS POSITION
Hawthorne School District Is An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Title IX Employer

The Hawthorne S chool District desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are

free from harassment in accordance with law. The Hawthorne School District prohibits employees from discriminating against or harassing any other employee or job
ap plicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental

disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
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ACCOUNTANT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Supplemental Application Form

Name Date

Address Telephone #

City Zip code

Are you currently employed by the Hawthorne School District? Yes  No 
If so, what is your current position__________________________ School__________

1. List the types and years of professional experience in the accounting field.

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2. Describe your educational background that qualifies you as a professional accountant.

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3. Put an X in the box for each area where you have experience. Rate your level of mastery

and total length of that experience.

Microsoft Excel Beginning = 1 Advanced = 5 #Mos/Yrs

VLookup 1 2 3 4 5

Pivot Tables 1 2 3 4 5

Reference Tables 1 2 3 4 5

Data Analysis 1 2 3 4 5

Financial Charts 1 2 3 4 5

Formulas 1 2 3 4 5

4. Summarize what you feel are your strongest qualifications for working as an Accountant.

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