Director of Accounting

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ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Scott County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED: #022218-21 22 FEB 2018
SUMMARY
Under general direction, to plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the accounting and fiscal record management and reporting activities and functions; to supervise, review, and evaluate the performance of accounting personnel; to perform the more complex and specialized accounting and financial record management and reporting functions; and to do other related work as may be required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job must be able to do.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
?Plan, schedule, audit, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and fiscal records and reports, including general and special ledgers and various funds and accounts.
?Establish, post, and maintain journals, ledgers and a variety of other accounting records
?Monitor, audit, and update the District budget.
?Post, balance, and verify accounting, budget control records.
?Assist in the budget and expenditure control process to ensure adherence to the District's budgetary control guidelines and regulations.
?Perform reconciliation functions pertaining to the cash account, general ledger accounts, and various revenue and expenditure items and accounts.
?Prepare or assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and various fiscally related reports.
?Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of improved accounting and budget control programs.
?Perform routine system analyses and operational reviews in order to ensure that automated record management processes are being conducted in an effective and efficient manner.
?Supervise the posting of the food service and transportation unit accounting records and prepare the required County, State, and Federal reports.
?Assist in the planning and conduct of orientation and in-service training programs.
?Perform financial and statistical research studies as required.
?Prepare a variety of financial records requiring application of sound accounting principles and logical reasoning.
?Design new accounting systems for various programs and functions of the District.
?Plan, organize and participate in the budget development process, and the cash flow and attendance accounting processes.
?Assist District personnel and accounting personnel in related accounting problems, issues and concerns.
?Review, monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting personnel ensure compliance with quality and quantity work standards.
?Comply with applicable state and federal law as well as local policies and procedures.
?Others duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices, and procedures of school district accounting and fiscal record management;
Legal mandates, policies, and regulations pertaining to accounting and fiscal record management and reporting;
Computer-assisted accounting systems and equipment;
Accounting, fiscal, budget planning, and management systems and procedures;
Principles, practices, and techniques of organization, supervision, employee motivation, and training.
Ability to:
Perform responsible and complex accounting, budget, and fiscal planning and management system functions and activities;
Organize, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of accounting unit personnel;
Prepare fiscal, financial, and narrative reports in a clear and concise manner;
Review, audit, and verify financial statements and related summaries and reports, including computer-prepared management output reports;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationships;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
?Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
?This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.
?Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration or Accounting, or a closely related field.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Experience:
Four years of responsible professional financial record management and reporting experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity.