POSITION GOAL

To be responsible for and supervise all aspects of the Capital program accounts payable function, reconcile all contractor and consultant statements monthly, process payment requests and improve the efficiency of the payment process. To supervise the review of payment requests for accuracy and completeness of required submittals, documentation and appropriate approval. To reconcile the project accounting balances with the District's general ledger control accounts.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Capital Accounts Payable function.

* Supervise the examination, processing and presenting for payment all invoices in connection with the capital program of the School Board.

* Establish and maintain an effective and efficient internal control structure in the Capital Accounts Payable area.

* Maintain necessary files for audit purposes.

* Maintain vendor remit-to-files and obtain Federal I.D. numbers as required by law for 1099 reports.

* Research and reconcile contractor and consultant correspondence and statement(s) analysis.

* Train, assign and supervise Accounts Payable bookkeepers on all procedures and appropriate documents needed in the processing of payments.

* Develop follow-up procedures on all outstanding payment requests.

* Expedite processing of all capital payment requests.

* Maintain file of payment requests by project for audit trail.

* Coordinate research for other departments on request.

* Act as an on-going liaison with the Facilities and Construction Management Department and Accounting Department.

* Confer with and assist the Director of Capital Systems Reporting & Control on the establishment and/or revision of Systems and Procedure Policies pertaining to capital payment requests.

* Supervise the review of payment requests for accuracy and completeness of required submittals, documentation and appropriate approvals.

* Reconcile the project accounting balances with the District's general ledger control accounts.

* Assist the Director in preparation of Quarterly Project Status and Financial reports.

* Supervise and participate in the preparation of reports.

* Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

* An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution, or sixty (60) semester credit hours.

* Minimum of ten (10) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.

OR

* An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

* A minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.

* Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

* Preferred degree major in accounting or related field.

* Prefer experience in accounting work, including two (2) years supervisory experience in accounts payable.

* Experience working with the District and State of Florida Chart of Accounts preferred.

* Prefer experience in auditing, accounting, budgeting & planning, preferably in a governmental agency.

* A certificate in public accounting, internal auditing, management accounting or construction accounting experience preferred.

* Bilingual skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: W-004.

Advertisement Window: 05/30/2024 - 06/10/2024

Work Calendar: 12 Month / 244 Days

Classification: Exempt

Compensation:

Broward Teachers Union - Technical Support Professional (BTU-TSP)

PAY GRADE 27 - $84,515 - $121,014

Please Note:

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