Accounting Manager

The job of Accounting Manager is done for the purpose/s of supervising and performing responsible, varied and specialized financial and statistical functions; planning, implementing, directing and maintaining the districts fiscal and other assigned programs and services; and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.

• Assists outside auditors for the purpose of providing requested supporting documentation and coordinating necessary project activities.
• Attends in-service trainingÆs, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as requested for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Compiles financial and statistical information for the purpose of complying with established regulations.
• Informs district staff (secretaries, principals, senior clerks, etc.) regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements (e.g. purchase requisitions, contracts, invoices, time cards, field trip requests, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. warrant inventories, invoices, required financial reports, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of providing and up-to-date reference and audit trail in compliance with established practices.
• Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity (e.g. open purchase orders, invoices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Prepares a wide variety of financial information and reports (e.g. monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports, requested query reports, correspondence, memos, absence reports, state and federal reports, state/federal forms, checks, claim reimbursements, etc.) for the purpose of complying with established regulations, providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Reconciles financial information and/or accounts (e.g. accruals, invoices, purchase requisitions, bank statements, purchase orders, posted payments, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and regulations.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. accruals, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, payroll issues, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing for payment.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.
• Reviews a variety of fiscal information (e.g. purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, time cards, journal entries, state/federal forms, requisitions, accruals, demographics changes, mail, warrants, bank deposits, year-end closings, etc.) for the purpose of updating information, authorizing final action and complying with accounting requirements.
• Supervises department personnel for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving department objectives within budget.

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; performing standard bookkeeping; and maintaining…