Arlington Public Schools (APS) requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen (i.e. Pfizer, Moderna, and/or Johnson and Johnson). As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Account Clerk. This is a 260-day, Grade G-10 position located at Gunston Middle School/Office.

May not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated: Establishes and maintains various computerized systems of internal accounting and account/staff management for the the work locattion assigned. Provide budgetary projections and related information; background information on policies, expenditure summaries, enrollment figures, and other statistical data for evaluation during the annual budget process, as well as for any ongoing management review purposes. Devises and establishes new work methods for both procedural and substantive clerical accounting, purchasing, or other financial accounting duties such as matching expenditures and revenues for tuition-based programs. Oversees the expenditure of contract and grant funds to assure compliance with State/Federal regulations and policies; initiates, reviews, and approves requisitions. Develops budgets for special projects, monitoring expenditures, gathering data, and maintaining reimbursement request; maintains payroll accounts for hourly paid staff working on any State/Federal grant programs. Interprets complex rules or procedures in accounting, purchasing, payroll, and/or other financial areas for employees, supervisors, vendors, and the general public. Codes and classifies transactions involving distribution of expenditures among many classes of accounts. Compiles and maintains monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports and financial statements. Prepares and processes a variety of purchase orders utilizing on-line computer-based accounting and accounts payable system, and maintains purchasing files and computerized databases. Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and bids, contracts, award documents, and contract changes; receives and updates bond and insurance certificates from vendors. Provides factual and/or historical information on technical and policy guidelines and practices. Works with program managers on budget development. Process requisitions, change orders, and purchase orders submitted by project managers for CIP projects. Maintains and reconciles detailed financial records and request for payments. Consults with vendors, construction managers, project managers, architects and APS Finance. Enters and monitors contract and vendor information for projects in Primavera Expedition Contract Management software. Coordinates with Purchasing and Finance for approval of transfers regarding accounts, requisitions, and contracts; reviews and approves payment requests prior to disbursement. Greets visitors, answers phones, assist clerical staff when needed; other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of computer applications related to financial management. Ability to multi-task and work within time constraints. Ability to work under minimum supervision with highly accurate results. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Ability to research and analyze information and arrive at logical conclusions independently. Comprehensive knowledge of sub-professional accounting, purchasing, payroll, and/or bookkeeping principles, terminology, and practices. Ability to follow relatively complex procedures in processing accounting and financial documents and resolve a variety of documentation problems by applying detailed procedural rules. Ability to perform detailed work and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Arlington County Public Schools financial policies and requirements so that unusual work problems can be solved within guidelines. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with coworkers from administrative offices, school personnel, vendors, and the general public. Comprehensive knowledge of sub-professional accounting, purchasing, payroll, and/or bookkeeping principles, terminology, and practices. Ability to follow relatively complex procedures in processing accounting, payroll, purchasing, and/or financial documents and resolve a variety of documentation problems by applying detailed procedural rules. Ability to work under minimum supervision, within restrictive time frames, and with highly accurate results. Ability to compose clear and informative written correspondence. Ability to perform detailed work and maintain an in-depth knowledge of Arlington County Public Schools financial, payroll, and purchasing policies and requirements so that unusual work problems can be solved within guidelines. Ability to utilize a computer keyboard at a production speed and to input data accurately in a timely manner. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co workers from administrative offices, field-based school personnel, vendors, and the general public. Demonstrated ability to perform complicated arithmetical calculations.

Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, accounting (both manual and computer methods) and considerable progressively more responsible bookkeeping, purchasing, payroll, or clerical-accounting experience, preferably in a public school system or government environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability. Proficiency in Excel and Word, and possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Salary range of $45,219.20 to $81,598.40 annually based upon 22/23 pay plan.

Newly hired employees with previous experience in their field may receive salary credit for up
to five years of experience related to the job being filled