Business Manager/District Clerk

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and the Board of Trustees, the Business Manager/Clerk directs and coordinates district-wide financial management activities involving all school funds. The Business Manager/Clerk further functions as a primary resource person in the areas of school finance, revenue structures, business management systems, and human resource (salary/benefits) information maintenance.

Reports To:

Building Administrator and Board of Trustees

Essential Functions

(Other duties may be assigned) Serves as an advisor to the Principal on all questions related to the financial management of the District. Implements all administrative regulations, Board policies, state laws, and federal laws relevant to the financial management of the District. Prepares such fiscal reports and other related materials as are necessary or required by the Board of Trustees, the Principal, auditors or governmental agencies. Establishes and supervises a program of accounting sufficiently to record in detail all money and credit transactions. Assembles the preliminary calculations for preparation of the budget with the Principal. Maintains such accounts and accounting procedures that are necessary to prepare the reports on expenditures, revenues and financial affairs of the District as are required by auditors, laws, the Board of Trustees and the Principal. Determines the cash flow needs of the District and supervises the short term investment of any excess funds. Establishes and maintains a system of purchasing, of recording financial transactions and of controlling inventory. Serves as the District’s elections administrator. Attends all Board meetings and maintains an accurate and permanent record of the proceedings of each meeting. Assumes responsibility for any other duties as Clerk of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general school district forms, policies, procedures and paperwork. Ability to write correspondence, letters and assignments. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, parents and the general public.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, or a minimum of three years successful school district business manager experience. Experience with school finance, school accounting, and payroll preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this position varies. When in the office, quiet, and at meetings, moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be met to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be met to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Mental / Motor Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually unavailable. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee may be involved in interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.

Compensation:

$54,000 DOE with Benefits / To apply you will need to submit a completed classified application, a cover letter, 3 letters of reference and a resume to Matthew Driessen at mdriessen@demetschool.org You can also mail it to 6355 Padre Lane, Missoula, MT 59808 or fax 406-549-6731