Supervisor of Accounting

Date of Posting: May 19, 2025

Title:                           Supervisor of Accounting

Classification:            MNAA

Reports to:                 Assistant Business Administrator

Primary Function: Supervision of the accounting functions including, but not limited to, payroll, reconciliation of all district accounts, reconciliation of taxes, maintaining all financial schedules, and asset management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises accounts receivable and accounts payable functions;
• Supervises and performs the reconciliation of all accounts including, but not limited to, payables, receivables and student activity in accordance with required accounting requirements and practices;
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff;
• Reviews biweekly payroll and ensures payroll is compliant with the appropriate agencies
• Reviews quarterly and annual tax filings
• Prepares audit schedules in accordance with required procedures and practices;
• Prepares all required district, local, state and federal reports
• Responsible for the reconciliation of taxes;
• Responsible for asset management and prepares required reports
• Maintenance of electronic, accounting, purchasing and operational reports, files and data;
• Assists with planning and compilation of annual budget and;
• Attendance in the office to interact with the Business Office and District staff.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Performs other reasonably related duties in equal or lower classifications as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:. B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field is required. Related experiences in the public or private sector with PA public school district experience preferred. A CPA or PRSBO certification preferred. Possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Environment:

• Employee works primarily in a climate controlled environment except when traveling to other buildings, meetings, training locations and other areas.
• Frequent sitting and walking,
• Lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, using stairs, bending, reaching and twisting.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

 The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4380.