What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Fort Mill School District - York 4?
General Job Description:
The Accounting Manager position performs a variety of financial activities including processing,
recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information; providing instructions, recommendations
and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing financial activities and expenditures;
communicating with the State Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Education, other
various agencies and external auditors.
Reports to: Senior Executive Director of Finance
Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Accounting/Business major, or with study related to job responsibilities and/or equivalent work experience.
• At least three years of experience in Finance desired, preferably in a governmental
environment.
• Extensive computer skills, utilizing Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
planning and managing projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving may be required to identify issues and assist with creating action plans,
including independent interpretation of guidelines.
• Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include
communicating with various groups, customer service etiquette a must; maintaining
confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Performance Responsibilities:
• Monitor general ledger accounts and related financial activity to ensure allocations are
accurate, related revenues are generated, expenditures are within budget limits and fiscal
practices are followed.
• Manage cash positions of the school district, including posting deposits, transfers from
investment accounts for accounts payable and payroll, and monthly bank reconciliations of various accounts.
• Reconcile and record all general ledger activity related to County tax collections monthly.
• File monthly sales tax reporting and record payments to general ledger. Reconcile liability
account monthly.
• Set up, review and maintain capital project accounts for all bond funds.
• Manage Arbiter online system for monthly postings, balancing, and funds replenishment related to middle school and high school sports activities for officials pay.
• Reconcile and post general ledger activity for District Bank of America purchasing card
activity.
• Collaborate with Transportation Department regarding school field trip activity and record
bus costs in general ledger timely.
• Order/Maintain and schedule Technology updates for school credit card machines and wireless terminals. Set up new merchant accounts for new schools and obtain credit card machines.
• File SDAC report with the South Carolina Department of Education quarterly.
• Perform rollforward of general ledger at end of fiscal year.
• Manage Unclaimed Property reporting to State of South Carolina Treasurer’s Office.
• Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g., reports, journal entries, budget transfers,
etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, receiving monies, conveying information and
complying with financial, legal and administrative requirements.
• Coordinates with Finance Department staff for the purpose of completing projects efficiently.
• Assists auditors (e.g., external auditors, auditors from other agencies) for the purpose of
providing required information and coordinating necessary project activities.
• Maintains a wide variety of fiscal information (e.g., files, records, contracts, etc.) for
the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Recommends policies, procedures and actions on issues that relate to accounting functions for the purpose of providing direction and decision-making.
• Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices
and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and monitoring budget expenditures.
• Participates actively in professional organizations. Participates in conferences and training
sessions to increase skill level and knowledge base.
• Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned.
Terms of Employment: 240 Annual days per year (8 hours per day)
Salary: Fort Mill School District A7 Salary Schedule
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s Policy on evaluation of certified/non-certified personnel.
