Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager

Accounting and Finance, Teacher Administration Center (TAC), 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha NE

Controller

261 day 12-month / Exempt

Non-negotiated,  /Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable agreement.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and maintaining an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the District. This individual monitors District financial policies and procedures, consults with General Administration leadership, participates in establishing and implementing major financial and budgetary goals and objectives, serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting and budgeting. The Accounting Manager ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions, general ledgers, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset management, assists in developing District-wide budgeting parameters, in addition to ensuring that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and District procedures.

• Ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements of the organization are met satisfactorily.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external auditor.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, accounts receivable are collected promptly, and payroll is processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that fixed assets of the district are recorded and depreciated properly.
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
• Ensure that required bond payments are made on a timely basis.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts; and manage cash flow.
• Manage the bookkeeping function, using Oracle People Soft 9.2 including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Ensure adequate internal controls over financial activities are put in place and working effectively.
• Manage the payroll function, ensuring staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Participate in meetings and projects as directed by the Controller and CFO
• Responsible for the areas of Accounting and Finance by managing staff, leading pertinent district efforts, and advising on fiscal matters.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of internal and external reporting of financial information, controls and reports.
• Ensure accounting activities are in accordance with GAAP and GASB.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

This position may require the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Limited travel may be required.

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in school building and central office environments.

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the general supervision of the supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in the areas of Business Administration with strong emphasis in Accounting required.
• Three or more years of successful administrative and supervisory experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of current financial and accounting practices and procedures with five or more years of high-level accounting or auditing experience required.
• Understanding of Nebraska government regulations and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Oracle People Soft 9.2 HCM & Financials software desirable.
• Understanding of related auditing and information technology functions.
• Broad-based knowledge of…