Supervisor Accounting

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) ESC
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Job : 5960282

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Supervisor
- Accounting

USD 497

Details

FTE:

1.0

HOURS/DAY:

8.0

DAYS PER YEAR:

261

Purpose Statement

The job of Supervisor
- Accounting is done for the purpose/s of providing up-to-date fiscal information for reference, audit, and/or compliance; ensuring appropriate expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed; maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations; and maximizing use of funds.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes contracts and projects for the purpose of determining feasibility of service within budget parameters, making recommendations and/or maximizing use of funds.
• Develops reporting procedures and internal controls (e.g. student fees, qualifying events, specialized forms, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate records.
• Informs personnel regarding various procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines.
• Instructs accounts payable staff and other personnel for the purpose of informing them of current procedures and policies.
• Maintains various fiscal information, files and records (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, invoices, grant funds, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity 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 documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Processes various fiscal information for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing final action in compliance with accounting requirements.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to accounts payable/receivables functions for the purpose of providing direction and/or making decisions for the district.
• Reconciles accounts payable/receivable problems (e.g. vendors contracts, invoices, student fees, partial payments, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, contracts, applications for waivers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
• Supervises accounts payable and accounts receivable personnel and department functions (e.g. interviews/screens, scheduling, coordinating activities, training, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; concept of database structure; federal and state regulations and laws related to purchasing and accounts payable/receivable;

office application software, specifically MS Office; business and telephone etiquette.

ABILITY is required to…