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Assistant Business Manager

Muhlenberg School District
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Position Type :

Admin / Assistant Business Manager

Date Posted : 12 / 19 / 2024

Location :

Muhlenberg School District Administration Building

TITLE : Assistant Business Manager DATE : November 3, 2022

CLASSIFICATION : Act 93 REVISED : November 3, 2022

REPORTS TO : Business Manager FLSA STATUS : Exempt

LOCATION : Administration Building

JOB SUMMARY : Assist the Business Manager with the daily Business Office operations,

including tax collection, accounting, payroll, accounts payable / receivable, procurement, etc., for

the development of monthly and annual financial reports submitted for Board approval and

subject to audit.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist the Business Manager with monitoring current year budgets and

developing and implementing budgets for the forthcoming fiscal year.

  • Work with the Business Manager in carrying out the day-to-day operations necessary for the development of monthly and annual financial reports, and assume responsibility for day-to-day decisions in the absence of the Business Manager, in consultation with the Superintendent where necessary.
  • Supervise all Business Office staff.
  • Coordinate the annual local financial audit.
  • Prepare schedules as required by the local auditors for completion of the annual financial report.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliation of the district's asset and liability accounts and
  • reconciliation of revenue and expenditure accounts; prepare the necessary

    adjusting journal entries.

  • Conduct monthly financial closings and provide verification of transaction totals.
  • Maintain the district's chart of accounts in compliance with the State accounting
  • manual.

  • Assist the Food Services and Activity fund staff in review of financial
  • transactions, report preparation, internal control procedures and compliance, and

    audit preparation.

  • Coordinate procedures and protocols with all District financial institutions.
  • Oversee cash management for all funds.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.
  • QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or a related field required.

    Three (3) years minimum experience in public school finance and / or other governmental accounting related experience preferred.

    Knowledge of governmental fund accounting and Generally Accepted

    Accounting Principles.

    Demonstrated skills in computer technology and financial software applications.

    Leadership and supervisory skills.

    Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).

    Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).

    Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.

    Submission of the FBI Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

    Submission of sexual misconduct / abuse disclosure release form in accordance with Act 168 of 2014.

    Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Able to sit for an extended period of time.

    Able to raise or lower objects from one level to another.

    Able to carry objects (up to 20 lbs.) in arms or by other appropriate

    means.

    Able to use hands and arms to reach and pick up objects.

    Able to travel inside or outside the District as necessary for work

    related tasks.

    SENSORY ABILITIES : Visual acuity

    Auditory acuity

    WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment

    TEMPERAMENT : Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

    Must be able to work with students, staff, and the community

    Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented

    Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

    Must be able to understand and maintain confidentiality

    COGNITIVE ABILITY : Ability to follow written and verbal directions

    Ability to read and write

    Ability to communicate effectively

    Ability to organize tasks

    Ability to handle multiple tasks

    Ability to exercise good judgment

    SPECIFIC SKILLS : Ability to operate office equipment

    This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discre TITLE : Assistant Business Manager DATE : November 3, 2022 CLASSIFICATION : Act 93 REVISED : November 3, 2022

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