What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporation Deputy Treasurer position at Merrillville Community School Corporation?
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
The Deputy Treasurer will help the CFO oversee the district’s budget, financial planning, and cash management while limiting risks to the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher, preferred.
- 5 years of accounting experience, preferred.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Experience in a public school business office, desirable.
- Ability to interact positively with the school and community.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
- Proficient typing, filing, organization, and communication skills.
- Bonded or able to be bonded at standard underwriting rates.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn State Board of Accounts Accounting and Uniform Compliance Guidelines, and pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Reconcile bank statements monthly.
- Balance all funds and appropriations monthly.
- Balance all grants and work with the Director of Federal Grants to prepare financial statements for the Department of Education (DOE), prepare final expenditure reports, and send to DOE on a timely basis.
- Oversee accounts payable and payroll to ensure reports are completed on time.
- Report to the Department of Education the following:
- Form 9 (Biannual Financial Report) and Transparency Report
- Textbook Reimbursement (due annually)
- Annual Financial Reports (AFR)
- Quarterly Federal Interest Earned Report
- Monthly Gateway Uploads
- Monitor Workman’s Compensation Claims and fund balances.
- Prepare claims and keep track of all Debt Service payments.
- Handle receipt, banking, and protection of district funds, securities,s and financial products.
- Analyze all financial records to audit past actions.
- Prepare monthly claims and wire transfers, including, but not limited to, food service, VEBA, NISEC, and insurance.
- Manages the security of users in the financial software system.
- Ensures the appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
- Other Duties as assigned.