Accounting Manager

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.