Assistant Auditor - School Finance

SALARY: \$106,917 - \$116,831 / Annually Commensurate with experience.

Step Salary System to be awarded annually on the anniversary date of

hire and would typically start at Step 1. Please note the salary range

indicated is firm. REPORTS TO: City Auditor Under general direction,

employee plans and prioritizes the majority of work independently, in

accordance with standard practices and previous training. Employee is

expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by

adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. Instructions

for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of

desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Work is generally reviewed

only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions,

and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in

arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: The employee is accountable for the quality

and quantity of work done by subordinates and assures the accomplishment

of the assigned work in the prescribed manner. Assigns work based on

varying capabilities of employees; assures that completed work meets the

required standard of quality, timeliness and cost, taking corrective

actions as necessary, including rejecting the work. The Assistant City

Auditor for the School Department will serve as the key liaison between

the City Auditor\'s Office and the school department, ensuring

compliance with financial standards laws, and regulations. This role is

crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing the

processing journal entries, overseeing the creation and managing of

school funds, and supporting the fiscal operations of the school

department. The position will collaborate closely with school management

and city staff to improve systems and streamline processes related to

grants, accounts payable, and overall financial reporting. Essential

Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended

only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from

the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to

the position. Key Responsibilities: Account Setup and Management: Manage

the creation of funds in MUNIS (the district\'s accounting system) for

the school department using UMAS(Uniform Massachusetts Accounting

System) guidance. Ensure that all newly created accounts are in

alignment with the DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education) Chart of Accounts and UMAS Chart of Accounts. Journal Entries

and Compliance: Review and manage the processing of journal entries for

the school department, ensuring they meet UMAS standards. Provide

assistance to the school department\'s fiscal employees and managers

regarding grants, accounts payable, and the auditor\'s office functions.

Grant System Development and Education: Collaborate with the city\'s

Quality Tech team to develop a streamlined grant management system to

support school employees. Educate school staff on processes related to

grants and accounts payable by creating and distributing relevant forms

and posting them on the city auditor\'s website. Schedule 19 Reporting:

Complete and submit Schedule 19, which shows city-side costs absorbed

for school functions, on an annual basis to the school\'s central office

and DESE. Liaison Role: Act as the primary liaison and representative of

the City Auditor\'s Office for the school department, particularly to

theSchool CFO and central staff. Serve as the sole point of contact for

questions and processes that require adherence to Massachusetts General

Laws(MGLs) for both city and DESE standards (Chapter 40, 44, 70, 603).

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