Summary

Under direction, to plan, organize and supervise the daily operations of the accounting department of the school district.

Representative Duties

• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of the accounting office.
• Supervises the preparation of payroll, the proper receipt and disbursement of funds, and performs responsible tasks in connection with the above functions.
• Develops data and statistics to assist in the area of budget control.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the District’s internal accounting procedures and makes recommendations for changes when needed.
• Reviews the financial statements and monitors the accounting procedures for school site student body organizations.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of computerized systems for accounting and payroll.
• Responsible for the preparation of required Federal, State and local payroll and program reports.
• Participates in the selection, training and evaluation of the employees assigned to the accounting office.
• May be assigned other responsibilities in related areas.

Minimum Qualifications

 Knowledge of

• Methods, practices and terminology used in the purchasing of school district supplies, equipment and public work contracts.
• Use of computers and spreadsheet applications.
• Laws and regulations governing financial record keeping, reporting and revenue of public K-12 education.
• Principles of school accounting.
• Budget development and control.
• Data processing as it relates to financial record keeping and reporting.
• General principles of supervision and training.
• Business math.
• Computer terminal operating methods.
• Computer skills commensurate with job requirements.

Ability to

• Direct the work of others effectivly.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Plan, organize and direct financial record keeping, reporting, budget development and control activities of the department.
• Perform journey level professional accounting and financial analysis work.
• Make accurate projections of income and expense based upon history and  available data.       
• Analyze data and come to logical conclusions
• Operate a computer terminal accurately and efficiently.
• Operate a calculator by touch.
• Plan, schedule, make work assignments; set priorities, train, evaluate, select and recommend discipline of subordinates.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

About Azusa Unified School District

Azusa Unified School District serves approximately 7,000 students; including preschool to adult age students. The district offers a benefits packages and employs around 1,200 individuals.

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