Manager General Ledger

Manager General Ledger - (250000BZ)

Description

Job Overview

The Manage General Ledger is responsible for accurate and timely reporting of General Fund and Child Nutrition Fund. The manager will administer the fiscal affairs of the District efficiently, expeditiously and to the ultimate benefit of each student enrolled.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze all applicable balance sheet, revenue and expense accounts in all general ledgers monthly
• Prepare, review and post all applicable journal entries as required by the accounting cycle
• Review and post all cash receipts and reconcile Accounts Receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger
• Reconcile or review all bank reconciliations except for Activity Fund bank account
• Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements for management review
• Assist with external and internal audits, including preparation of annual audit report
• Assist with review of data for PEIMS submission and ensure compliance with state funding program intent codes
• Review processes and procedures of various departments and recommend changes to streamline or increase internal controls
• Research, test and implement system upgrades, new financial and other business office software to identify potential problems for end-users
• Supervise positions and complete yearly evaluations as well as provide assistance to Child Nutrition department
• Assist in maintaining chart of accounts
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets for various finance functions
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
• Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources
• Conduct the performance appraisals of assigned staff
  
  

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in business or accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a school district preferred
• Proficient with personal computer using Microsoft Excel, Word, databases and other software
• Ability to operate calculator by touch
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience with PeopleSoft Accounting software preferred
• Experience and working knowledge of TEA’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) and GASB pronouncements preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• This position requires repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer
• Some assignments are subject to completion within strict time constraints and involve the potential stress associated with time-sensitive completion of tasks
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work on time every day are essential functions of the job
• Tasks involve maintaining security of funds at all times as well as confidentiality of information
  
  

Primary Location

: TEXAS-SUGAR LAND

Work Locations

:

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

16431 LEXINGTON BLVD.

SUGAR LAND 77479

Job

: District/Campus Leadership

Organization

: DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar: 238JUL

School Year:2024-2025

Salary Grade: 205

Unposting Date

: Mar 5, 2025, 5:59:00 AM