AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: School Nutrition Accountant
Department: Central Office
Reports To: School Nutrition Supervisor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
SUMMARY
Assists the school nutrition supervisor by performing responsible clerical and technical work involving the school nutrition program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Processes food/equipment orders, delivery schedules and follow-up.
· Reviews all invoices and purchase orders for accuracy before presenting them to the Accounts Payable Accountant for payment.
· Maintains inventories of all foods, supplies and equipment.
· Audits, compiles, and submits monthly e-claims, weekly deposit transactions, daily café prepayments, and semi-annual/annual financial reports.
· Reviews and processes direct certification and free/reduced meal applications; assists with verification of income.
· Analyzes weekly produce prices, compiles and submits orders.
· Keeps records such as amount and cost of meals served and hours worked by employees.
· Implements program utilization of USDA commodities, and preparation and filing of required reports.
· Assists the School Nutrition Supervisor with menu preparation, general office management and reports involving the school nutrition program.
· Generates monthly reports as meal participation and profit/loss statements per school and assists in analysis of reports.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the School Nutrition Supervisor and Finance Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of clerical and bookkeeping terminology, methods, and procedures.
· Proficiency in using computers, including spreadsheet, data base, and word processing programs.
· Strong organizational skills to work in a multi-task environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and competing demands.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
· Strong analytical skills.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
· Ability to process large volumes of documentation in an efficient and timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
· Ability to perform duties and tasks in a confidential manner.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree with courses of study in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field with related work experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.