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SUMMARY:
Manages business operations including purchasing, accounting, business office and financial software, and investments; prepares local, state, and federal financial reports, and prepares audit documents.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Implements and maintains the District’s accounting system consistent with state reporting requirements.
• Prepares interim and annual financial reports for all aspects of the District’s operations.
• Prepares documentation and spreadsheets for the Annual Financial Report.
• Maintains records for all financial grants received by the District to ensure revenues and expenditures are properly recorded, reported, and claimed.
• Prepares revenue and expense records that are consistent with GASB and UFARS guidelines.
• Coordinates audit process, including preparation of pre-audit work.
• Develops, implements, and maintains district fixed asset records.
• Manages the tax shelter annuity programs, including enrollments, vendor contact, and distribution of deductions.
• Manages borrowing and investing of monies for minimum/maximum interest return.
• Manages the financial data processing programs.
• Tracks district liabilities, including leases; ensures obligations are met and payments are made.
• Facilitates district wide staff training in the use of the financial software system.
• Provides support for program-based budget managers to ensure effective utilization of district resources.
• Manages business office assigned staff; assigns tasks, responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are communicated and achieved.
• Provides systems expertise in the computerized accounting system.
• Manages IDEAS and EFT state receipts and reporting.
• Prepares cash flow analysis.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Oversees the administration and operations of district payroll functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of professional accounting and finance managerial experience.
• Prior audit experience preferred.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver’s license.
• Preference given to individuals holding CPA or other financial credentials

 
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for Public Sector financial management, including payroll, treasury, grant funds and public debt management.
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), standards, recommended practices, rules and regulatory reporting requirements.
• State and Federal laws governing public sector financial functions and funding.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Computer applications related to the work. 

Required Skills:

• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and District policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and interpreting financial documents and assuring compliance with all regulatory requirements governing public sector financial activities.
• Maintaining complex financial and technical records and forecasting revenues and expenditures.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of Department staff.
• Evaluating workflow and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected. 
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
• Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

 
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. 
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office setting.
Travel required to locations throughout the District.
 
Schedule and Compensation:
FTE: 1.0, 260 days
Nonaffiliated G-50
Salary: $128,921 - $142.830, DOE (to be prorated based on start date).
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE

 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR Benefits at Benefits@hopkinsschools.org or call 952.988.4012.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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