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Posted: 05-May-23
Location: Petaluma, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $111,480- $164,707
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APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED AT WWW.EDJOIN.ORG
Deadline for Application: Monday, June 5, 2023 (4:30 pm)
Under the general direction of the Chief Business Officer (CBO) and in support of the educational policies and programs of the district, the Director, Budget and Accounting performs professional accounting work in maintaining district records and creating reports in accordance with GAAP, directs the work of payroll and accounting technicians in implementing the day to day functions of the district budget, provides technical and procedural assistance to Business Office and site staff, and other job-related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Directs the maintenance of central accounting records of the District; prepares financial statements and budgetary reports; develops the Districts' "Budget Planning Workbook"; monitors and advises schools and departments regarding the budget process; in conjunction with Chief Business Official compiles and prepares the Districts' budget; provides management and the Board with periodic financial reports/updates and coordinates the review and processing of budget adjustments and documents; supervises, evaluates, trains and assigns the specific roles and tasks of accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget and payroll personnel; monitors the schools Associated Student Body record systems to verify that it is in keeping with established Board policies; prepares and submits Federal and State financial reports for various programs including the consolidated application; assures legal compliance in all aspects of the administration of the Districts' financial operations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge of supervision and training principles.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to gather and analyze financial data and make appropriate recommendations, prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports; interpret the provisions of legal codes that relate to school district budgeting and accounting, coordinate the work of fiscal services with other district departments and County Office of Education; supervise a broad range of accounting functions; prepare and submit reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, good judgment and poise; takes responsibility and uses good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BA degree in Business, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, or any equivalent combination of experience and training required; minimum four years of responsible fiscal accounting experience in a supervisory capacity desired.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to prepare complete and concise verbal and written reports.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and proportions. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this his job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities stated above and the ability to perform those duties. BA degree in Business, preferably with emphasis in accounting, or five (5) years experience in accounting with at least 2 years in school district/governmental fund accounting. Experience in income/expenditure budgets and personnel supervision, preferably in a public school district.
