Clerk - State and Federal Programs Accounting - Arlington Independent School District : Job Details

Support/Hourly - Position - Clerk - District/Department Job Number 000####### Start Date Open Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Serve as Accounting Clerk for State and Federal Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Previous accounting and office experience
• AS400 experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plans and implements Federal Program budgets
• Gather fiscal information for planning for upcoming fiscal year
• Set up initial budgets for State and Federal programs.
• Prepare documents for board approval prior to these funds being posted on the system.
• Distribute funds to school accounts after final approval of budgets.
• Calculate State and Federal personnel costs and benefits and ensure that appropriate accounts are maintained
• Monitors and documents fiscal compliance with State and Federal Programs
• Gather fiscal information for preparation of the Federal Program Applications and amendments
• Monitor and process all budget changes when State and Federal funds are moved from one account to another.
• Answer questions concerning legality of State and Federal expenditures
• Monitor State and Federal accounts at all locations with designated State and Federal Funds
• Works effectively with District and Department staff
• Complete and submit reports to Accounting, and other district level departments as needed
• Research and problem solve fiscal issues between district level departments
• Coordinate with Payroll and Personnel to assure correct payment of all personnel paid with Title I funds and SCE
• Prepare reports and do research as requested by the Director
• Work in conjunction with Accounting to assure accurate and complete reporting of expenditures to T.E.A.
• Maintain department budget, order books and supplies
• Works effectively with Campus staff and private school personnel
• Communicate with principals and secretaries on an ongoing basis so funds are spent appropriately and in a timely manner
• Review budget shortages with principals and secretaries and problem solve issues
• Train clerks and secretaries in use of Title 1/SCE funds annually and as needed Perform all other duties as assigned by the director The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Duty Days 243 Pay Grade Admin Support 4