Assistant Financial Officer

Position: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL OFFICER
Location: Abington

EEOC

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Position Details

Position Title:

Assistant Financial Officer

Level of Employment:
Administrator

Department:
Business Office

Location:

Administration

Employment Classification:
Full Time - Exempt

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Financial Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as the district's chief accounting officer, maintaining the district's chart of accounts and ensures appropriate classification of revenue, expenditure, and balance sheet transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise all aspects of Business Department, including accounts payable, payroll, accounting, purchasing and tax collection.

2. Serve as Board Treasurer and holds responsibility for cash flow projections and investment of District funds in accordance with local policy and applicable law.

3. Prepare monthly reports for Board of School Directors' meetings.

4. Prepare all necessary schedules for annual financial audit and serve as the primary liaison with local and state auditors.

5. Function as the District's chief accounting officer, maintaining the district's chart of accounts and ensures appropriate classification of revenue, expenditure, and balance sheet transactions.

6. Provides account analysis.

7. Function as primary liaison with administrators, supervisors and department coordinators relating to budgetary management and student activity accounting.

8. Assists Chief Financial Officer with annual budget development process.

9. Prepare and file all state and federal financial reports, including: PDE-2028, PDE-2057, PDE-363 and IRS Forms W-2 and 941. Review all reports prepared by Business Department staff prior to filing.

10. Prepare and maintain business process narratives to ensure adequate internal controls.

11. In coordination with District Business Manager oversee administration of FSMC contract and all operations of the food service fund.

12. Recommend improvements to current business practices to generate efficiency and improve customer service.

13. Invest in personal development through professional study and involvement in local and state organizations.

14. Appropriately delegate tasks to Business Department staff members to improve overall efficiency.

15. Other duties as assigned by Chief Financial Officer.

OTHER DUTIES:
This position description does not express, nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

1. Undergraduate degree from a recognized university in finance, accounting, business administration, or other quantitative discipline relevant to the position preferred.

2. Supervisory experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

2. Strong analytical and critical thinking and judgment skills.

3. Strong technology skills including use of HRIS systems, MS Excel, and project management software.

4. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific areas of responsibility.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with School Board members, staff, and the school community.

6. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers.

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