Business Manager

Reports To: Superintendent

Job Goal: This position is responsible for the efficiency and accuracy of the fiscal operations for the district. The Business Manager oversees the District’s accounting operations, budget preparation and adoption, district bank accounts, financial and personnel reporting, and annual district audit.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field required.
• Effective human relation skills to establish productive and positive relationships with others.
• Ability to work/communicate with staff and public.
• Ability to work under time‑pressure deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in use of technology and software necessary to fulfill job requirements.
• Experience with the Washington State School District Accounting Manual and Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC) computer‑based accounting program preferred.
• Experience in accounting procedures and budget oversight of school or public/municipal financial operations or equivalent experience preferred.
• Qmlativ fiscal module experience preferred.

• Supervise and manage the financial affairs of the District reporting to the Superintendent and the Board.
• Supervise all accounting operations.
• Ensure accurate state and federal reports pertaining to the fiscal operations of the district.
• Supervise and prepare monthly warrant registrations, deposits, and investments/withdrawals with the Klickitat County Treasurer’s Office.
• Supervise the collection, safekeeping and distribution of funds.
• Responsible for the receipt and expenditure of District funds.
• Develop the District’s revenue forecast (F-203), annual budget (F-195), and four‑year budget (F-195F), and input into the WSIPC system.
• Prepare the District’s year‑end financial statements (F-196) and corresponding notes to the Financial Statements and Schedule of Expenditures from Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Administer a budget control system for the District including coordination, processing and controlling the transfer of budgeted funds.
• Oversee the maintenance of the general, revenue and appropriation ledgers.
• Manage the cash flow analysis, investments, and banking services for the District.
• Manage District grants and submit monthly reimbursement claims.
• Prepare and distribute board packets and attend all meetings.
• Represent the District in negotiations with employee groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Hours:
  
  8 per day, Monday-Friday
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental and Vision
• Sick/Personal Days:
  Per PSE Contract
• Retirement:
  Plan choice available through DRS
• Evaluation:
  Annually