Accounting Technician (Department of Digital Innovation) en Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Overview

Working in the Technology Acquisitions office, the Accounting Technician is responsible for evaluating department procurement requests for goods and services including purchase card transactions to ensure compliance with school system policies and procedures.  The position is responsible for working with department administrators to execute technology related purchases on behalf of the department.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Creates and maintains all department financial records needed to monitor a multi-million-dollar budget in accordance with the policies, regulations, rules, and procedures set forth by the state, Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Superintendent
• Processes purchase requisitions/orders accurately and efficiently, while utilizing an Oracle ERP financial system, to ensure all established operational level agreements are maintained
• Establishes highly effective relations with the LCPS Business and Finance office to identify, mitigate, and resolve breakdowns in the purchase requisition process
• Develops and implements the internal departmental processes necessary to accurately and efficiently process purchase requests, receive on invoices, and update financial records
• Evaluates departmental purchase requests to ensure compliance with school system policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with school or departmental staff on technology purchases
• Consults with administrators on requirements of LCPS capital expenditures (fixed assets)

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education
     Associate’s Degree in accounting, Business Administration, finance, or related field

     Experience
     Two (2) years of experience supporting business technology systems, finance or purchasing

     Licenses and Certifications

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of contracting methods and types, principles and procedures as they apply to the public procurement process, and procurement cycle
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Digital Experience

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 9

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $29.68 - $38.22

Remote Work Eligible: Partial

Remote Work Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for telework privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work.  Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek.  Teleworking privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.