Job Description:

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! 
Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Associate or Bachelor's Degree in business, preferred
3. Experience in financial data, accounting, bookkeeping or technical training certification
4. Familiar with automated fund accounting principles and accounts payable, preferred
5. Knowledge and application of established policies and procedures of the USFR and Arizona State Procurement Rules, preferred
6. Familiar with accounting software or Infinite Visions Accounting System, preferred
7. Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google.
8. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to complete computational tasks.
2. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
5. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
8. Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
9. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
10. Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
11. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
12. Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
13. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
14. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with parents, students, staff, and the public.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Account Specialist reports to the School Principal/Site Administrator. The Account Specialist will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions.  All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN: Starting at $15.85 per hour
WORK YEAR:            12 Month/8 hours
 **BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave,
           paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.