KCS Accounting Services Department

Major Functions

• Performs daily accounting functions such as journal entries, budget line-item transfers, deposit of funds, etc.
• Monitors account balances, fund balances, and revenue collections and trends for KCS funds
• Coordinates with other KCS departments on financial related issues
• Balances major construction projects and federal grants
• Prepares the monthly Interim Financial Report for the KCS operating fund and School Nutrition Program (financial status reports)
• Prepares the monthly KCS Construction Projects report (monthly status report on KCS construction projects)
• Assists with the preparation of the KCS annual operating budget
• Coordinates federal and state funding applications and reporting requirements for grants and projects
• Prepares the Annual Public School Financial Report and the Annual Public School Budget report submitted to the state
• Provides support for reconciliation of fringe benefits and payroll