Accounting Coordinator
Classification:
Administrator
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer
Supervises:
As directed
Range:
Per administrative agreement ( $83,000 - $120,000 )
Hours:
8 hours per day
Contract Days:
240 days per year
Position Summary:
The Accounting Coordinator assists the Chief Financial Officer in the management of the finance operations throughout the District, supporting in the development, implementation and control of the District’s budget and the preparation of the District’s Comprehensive Annual Report (CAFR). This position manages the control of daily accounting transactions, including payroll, and assists with the development and dissemination of fiscal procedures to promote compliance with state and federal regulations, customer services, and fiscal efficiencies for the District.
Essential Functions:
1. Assist the CFO in all areas of the School District financial services, as required.
2. Develop long-range financial planning and budgeting, under the direction of the CFO.
a. Provide data related to ongoing forecasts of requirements and resources, projection of current year expenditure and revenue, and analysis of financial trends.
b. Prepare analyses of program costs required by the CFO.
c. May be asked to attend Budget Committee and Board meetings as necessary.
3. Assist in developing improvements in the financial management of the District including budget methods, format, and presentation.
4. Assist the CFO in cost estimates for salaries and fringe benefits as required for budgeting, as well as labor negotiations and grant management.
5. Assist the CFO in the projection of revenue and expenditures, preparation of financial information for debt financing, and management of short-term investment portfolio.
6. Under the direction of the CFO, coordinate the annual audit process.
7. Support the CFO with budget development and adjustments.
8. Develop and coordinate student body accounting procedures and training.
9. Implement, direct, and manage District financial computer systems.
10. Provide administrative support to the CFO and key personnel upon request in matters pertaining to district policy, rule, and collective bargaining.
11. Maintain cooperative relations with staff and the public.
12. Maintain confidentiality of School District transactions.
General
1. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
2. Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
3. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
4. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and District patrons.
5. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to exercise some independent judgment while adhering to prescribed policies and procedures and perform the essential functions of the position with minimal supervision.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships and work in partnership with supervisors, other staff, students, and the general public.
3. Ability to demonstrate professionalism in dress, speech and manner appropriate to the assignment and work setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Successful completion of criminal history records check, as required by law.
2. Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or business administration with emphasis inaccounting.
3. Two years of professional accounting experience, preferably in governmental fund accounting.
4. Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures and policies related to expenditure and accounting for school funds.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bilingual Spanish/English.
2. Masters degree in Business.
3. CPA or CPA candidate.
4. Successful supervisory experience.
5. Experience with grant management.
6. Strong lens on educational equity and serving the needs of diverse students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands listed 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.
In an eight (8) hour workday, this job requires:
R – Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O – Occasionally (.5-2.5 hrs per day)
F – Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs per day) C – Continuously (5.5-8 hrs per day)
NA – Not Applicable
