Business Manager/Treasurer

SEK Interlocal #637

Business Manager/Treasurer

Ideal candidate would be able to start May 1, 2025 but timeline is negotiable

Purpose:    

The Business Manager/Treasurer provides support to all students and staff at the SEK Interlocal 637.  Budget and Finance includes general ledger accounting, purchasing, accounts payable and vendor management, accounts receivable, payroll and employee benefits processing and reporting, auditing and internal control, student activity fund accounting, grant accounting, cash management, debt issuance, investments, budget preparation, financial reporting, financial forecasting and analysis of the school district.  The Business Manager also serves as the Treasurer to the Board of Education. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required;
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• CPA certification an added plus

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in accounting, as a CPA or in a school finance/business office
• High level of computer skills, including experience with accounting software and spreadsheets

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Business Manager/Treasurer will oversee staff in the business department.  The department oversees the daily workflow of the school district’s financial operations and related functions.  The business department is structured in a manner that segregates duties to promote transparency and accountability.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with member districts business office staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

UNIVERSAL SEK Interlocal #637 STANDARDS: 

• Support the philosophy and mission of the SEK Interlocal #637 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all members of the SEK Interlocal and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops a strategic plan for fiscal accountability and requirements to adequately meet the budgetary needs of the Interlocal.
• Oversee accounts payable and payroll functions of the Interlocal.
• Oversee employee benefits and Cafeteria 125 plans
• Supervise the management of the financial affairs of the schools.
• Reconcile all district bank accounts.
• Work collaboratively with the Director in budget development and long-range financial planning including negotiations.
• Assist in administering the annual budget to ensure efficient operation of the Interlocal.
• Act as general accountant of the board and preserve all financial accounts and contracts relating to the Interlocal.
• Prepare state and federal financial reports and ensure that all business activities conform to district, state and federal guidelines.
• Manage the Interlocal’s liability insurance programs.
• Manage the Interlocal’s workman’s compensation plan
• Advise the Director on questions relating to the business affairs of the Interlocal.
• Arrange for the auditing of the Interlocal’s financial records by local and state auditors.
• Prepare monthly budget reports for distribution to the appropriate staff.
• Prepare KSDE reports related to Interlocal finances as directed.
• Purchase by competitive bidding, informal quotations and negotiation, items of supply and equipment necessary for the operation of the Interlocal
• Prepare or review all bid documents, including notice to bidders, instruction to bidders, specifications and form of proposal.
• Approve and monitor all purchase requisitions to determine correctness of information, price extensions and coding information for payment.
• Responsible for supervision and evaluation of business office staff.
• Ensure a system of checks and balances in all facets of the business office.
• As Treasurer and ex-officio member of the SEK Interlocal Foundation, handle bookkeeping, clerical duties and reports for the foundation on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and present financial reports for monthly Board of Education meetings.

Salary starting range $50,000 to $70,000 and based on experience and education for this 12 month position.

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000