Business Manager

Business Manager

Marlin Independent School District, Marlin, Texas

Job : 5696896

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Assist in managing the business operations of the district including, but not limited to, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or educational administration, preferred.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
• Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience: Experience in school business management or public organization.

• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records according to governmental accounting principles and district procedures.
• Compute and prepare data for journal entry and budget transfers.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and other statements and reports.
• Monitor and reconcile expenditures with budget availability.
• Set up and maintain account controls, logs, and files.
• Perform cost accounting activities, bank reconciliation, or accounting for grant expenditures.

• Process and resolve direct deposit and other banking interactions.

• Develop vendor and bidder lists and approve additions.
• Approve purchase orders and monitor all purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy of information, calculations, and coding.
• Administer contracts and handle adjustments with suppliers, including replacement of material not conforming to specifications, cancellation of orders, and receipt of proper credit.

• Interface with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding payroll-related issues. Assist with the equitable resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems in the area of payroll.
• Work cooperatively with human resources and business services to process hiring, leave, terminations, and other employment-related issues.
• Work cooperatively with district personnel to determine specific requirements and assist in locating necessary goods and services.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable accounting records.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Support in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
• Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
• Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.

• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of business operations.
• Support timely audit schedules and financial statements according to federal, state, and GASB standards.

• Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and oversee maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration >
Business/Finance

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Norman Jones , HR
• 678 Success Dr.
• B
• Marlin, Texas 76661
• Phone:
• Email: njones