What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Supervisor position at Newtown Public Schools?
NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We
are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic
staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
Position: Accounting Supervisor
Location: District Central Office
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 with an excellent benefits package
Responsibilities:
The Accounting Supervisor supports the Director of Business & Finance by overseeing and performing complex
accounting functions in the District’s financial operations. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity and
compliance of financial data, supervises accounting staff, and assists in maintaining appropriate accounting controls
and procedures for all District financial activities. The Accounting Supervisor plays a key role in supporting efficient
Business Office operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations. All work is
performed under the direction of the Director of Business & Finance.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Oversees and assists with payroll, accounts payable, benefits accounting, and general ledger activities to ensure
- Works directly with payroll staff, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of bi-weekly employee compensation,
- Provides supervision, guidance, and training to business office staff; serves as a backup for payroll, benefits, accounts
- Monitors and reviews accounting transactions, journal entries, budget transfers, and account coding in accordance with
- Prepares, analyzes, and maintains financial reports, reconciliations, and documentation required for audits, grants, and
- Prepares month-end financial analyses, including account reviews, reconciliations, and reporting to support
- Assists with year-end closing and audit preparation, including reconciliations, documentation, and
- Supports the Director of Business & Finance in the development of long- and short-term financial plans, annual budgets,
- Supports financial planning by tracking and forecasting expenditures and encumbrances.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure
- Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate financial information, adherence to policies and support for
- Prepares presentations and financial analyses for the Board of Education, administration, and other committees as
- Oversight on cafeteria & transportation operations as needed.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in school district or municipal finance department preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Experience with eGMS (Education Grant Management System) preferred.
- Knowledge of the development, implementation, and accounting controls in all financial and business-related
operations.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to school business administration, and educational finance
- Knowledge of best practices in the implementation of financial management information systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate others.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve results, building robust relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Application: Please apply online through the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp
Note: Three (3) current letters of reference are required
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not
discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis
prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000