2026-2027 Accounting Supervisor (Open Pool)

TITLE: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and related work experience
• At least two years accounting experience
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting, and financial accounting systems
• Knowledge of state and federal purchasing regulations
• Ability to create and maintain extensive amounts of data and/or documentation in a highly organized manner and develop appropriate report formats
• Ability to analyze, interpret and use data in decision-making
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations
• Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and work independently
• Ability to use considerable independent judgment
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines, and shift when priorities change
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Ability to exhibit professionalism with district staff, vendors and the public
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly and with integrity
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to give attention to detail
  
  

SUPERVISES: Departmental staff as assigned staff

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

JOB GOAL: Provide assistance in the timely and efficient administration of the fiscal affairs of the district and provide fiscal support to schools and departments.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

• Performs bank reconciliations and brings timely resolution of outstanding items
• Performs initial review of purchase requisitions and facilitates the issuance of purchase orders
• Enters purchase requisitions for Business Office and district-related purchases
• Provides oversight in the monitoring of outstanding requisitions and purchase orders
• Manages activity fund transactions and completes monthly activity fund reports
• Coordinates the bid process for products and services requiring bids
• Prepares and submits legal advertisements for notices, hearings and other required postings
• Completes district credit applications for review and approval
• Oversees credit accounts and ensures balances remain current
• Maintains the vendor database
• Provides guidance on travel procedures, handles travel card accommodations, and processes travel reimbursement requests
• Manages teacher procurement card process, maintains card inventories, and assists with procurement card issues
• Manages accounts receivable and ensures balances are current
• Records daily deposits
• Conducts price comparisons to ensure that all goods and services are offered at the lowest and best price possible
• Maintains surety bond files and ensures proper coverage and payment
• Processes workers' compensation claims, monitor losses and ensures payment of premiums
• Ensures all debt payments are made according to debt schedules
• Prepares 941 quarterly tax returns
• Verifies weekly time and attendance records of Business Office staff for approval
• Performs internal reviews of fiscal processes to ensures accuracy and integrity
• Assists with the performance of year-end closing procedures and preparation of year-end financial statements
• Assists with annual budget preparation
• Manages petty cash and other small district office accounts
• Assists with retrieving information for auditors and upon request
• Supervises Business Office staff in the absence of Chief Financial Officer
• Assists other department personnel as appropriate and necessary
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually