What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISTRICT TREASURER position at Harmony Grove - Benton School District?
DISTRICT TREASURER
240 Day Contract
Estimated start date April 1, 2026
The Harmony Grove School District is accepting applications for the position of District Treasurer. The candidate will be responsible for managing all district funds under the direction of the Superintendent. The position requires knowledge of state reporting and district information systems, knowledge of financial applications and accounting. Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Reports to:Superintendent
Job Goal: Direct and manage the operation of all financial and business affairs of the District including accounting, payroll,
purchasing, maintenance, transportation, food service, fixed asset inventory, construction management, budget preparation, bond issues, debt management, worker’s compensation, and unemployment. Coordinate all human resource (HR) services.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Accounting
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data
analysis, and word processing
Must Pass Criminal Background Check and Arkansas Maltreatment Registry Check
Salary Range:$57,270 - $62,178
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
Keep the Superintendent informed on all business affairs of the district and recommend changes and improvements which should
be made.
Establish and monitor internal controls for the purpose of ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, school board
policies, administrative procedures, approved budgets, and for the safeguarding of district assets.
Work with district personnel in projecting student enrollments, staffing needs, building and facility’s needs, capital equipment needs,
and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
Be administratively responsible for directing the property insurance, employee benefit programs, and student insurance for the
district.
Serve as school district treasurer for all funds and be administratively responsible for making deposits of all money received by the
schools, in the manner prescribed by law.
Serve as the district’s contact person with all certificating agencies related to teacher certification.
Oversee the maintenance of employees’ personnel files and other confidential files.
Maintain an accurate knowledge base and comply with state, district, and school policies and regulations concerning primary job
functions.
Maintain current and accurate records for sick leave, personnel business leave and vacation leave for district personnel.
Process all required reports for new employees.
Assist in coordination of district benefit programs such as group health insurance, dental, life, medical reimbursement, and other
voluntary programs.
Handle employee benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure an equitable and courteous resolution. Act as a liaison between
employees and carriers’ claims offices when necessary.
Assist in conducting benefit orientation meetings and open enrollment for employees in benefit plans. Coordinate annual open
enrollment process.
Manage Legal Fund balance.
Process all accounts payable for Operating funds, code and post all revenues in E-Finance.
Reconcile monthly bank statements.
Prepare financial reports for school board meetings.
FMS Cycle Coordinator for cycles 1, 8, and 9.
Other duties as assigned.
RETURN CLASSIFIED APPLICATION TO HEATH BENNETT, SUPERINTENDENT
hbennett@harmonygrovesd.org
Salary : $57,270 - $62,178