- This position will close at 5 pm on Monday, November 12, 2018
- Interviews will take place Friday, November 16, 2018
- This position is part of the confidential/supervisory employee work group
- Salary range is $71,666 - $79,629
- District group medical, dental and vision insurance
- $50,000 life insurance policy
- Bilingual preferred
- To apply for this position, please visit the Forest Grove School District Website: https://fgsd.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
Job Title: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Classification: CONFIDENTIAL/SUPERVISORY
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounting Supervisor/Senior Accountant manages the accounting functions of the district including Financial Statement preparation, general ledger management, budget support and cash management. This position reports directly to the Director of Business and Support Services, and supervises accounting functions process by staff.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform district’s cash management activities, i.e. move tax receipts and Department of Education funds between accounts payable and payroll accounts; make appropriate transfers of funds to and from the state investment pool. Invest District funds in approved types of investments. Prepare cash flow analyses.
Monitor and control daily cash flows and pay debt service on funding’s.
Supervise and coordinate fiscal year financial audit. Including maintaining relationships with auditor’s and preparing schedules, reconciliations and financial statements.
Review and create reports for grant managers. Including monitoring fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity and coordinating accounting management for federal and state grant programs. Prepare bank reconciliations.
Advise and work directly with staff to insure that all accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Supervise the district’s accounting functions, including purchase order processing, accounts payable, cash receipts, and cash management.
Prepare financial reports and projections, including monthly report to the School Board on district finances.
Assist in the preparation of budgets for special funds
Monitor accounting functions to insure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Manage the District’s financial systems software and purchasing cards.
Conduct general ledger analysis; review for accuracy; research discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation.
Reconcile assets and liabilities of the district.
Perform special projects assigned by the Director of Business and Support Services, i.e. financial data for budget preparation, estimates of ending fund balance.
Provide and maintain adequate controls and safeguards over district assets.
Establish, revise controls and accounting procedures for new and ongoing programs.
Maintains and reconciles fixed assets.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
Conduct special financial studies and perform other projects and duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience of at least five years. CPA Preferred.
Five years of responsible school accounting office experience or equivalent, including knowledge of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and state and federal taxes and reports preferred.
Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with Infinite Visions software preferred.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of the principles of budgeting and accounting.
Knowledge of legal and reporting requirements of school district financial and attendance accounting and state/school district accounting and financial relationships.
Abilities
Ability to oversee and coordinate the various activities of a school district accounting office; prepare accurate financial reports; and read and understand financial records and reports, technical and legal matters.
Ability to perform complex analysis and review of financial data and information.
Leadership style that is collaborative and builds a culture of professionalism.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to use a telephone, computer and other office equipment.
Ability to develop and communicate complex financial information for a variety of users.
Ability to instruct, train, supervise, and audit the work of staff.
Ability to devise new forms and establish procedures for record-keeping in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting.
Ability to apply policies judiciously and follow oral and written instructions carefully.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In an eight-hour day employee may:
Stand/Walk { }None { }1-4 hrs { }4-6 hrs {x}6-8 hrs
Sit { }None { }1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs {x}5-8 hrs
Drive { }None {x}1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs { }5-8 hrs
Employee may use hands for repetitive:
{x}Single Grasping {x}Pushing and Pulling {x}Fine Manipulation
Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
{ }Yes {x }No
Employee may need to:
Bend {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all
Squat {x}Frequently { }Occasionally { }Not at all
Climb Stairs { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
Lift { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
Lifting:
{ } Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking
{ } Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking
{x}Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking
{ } Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking
{ } Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking
The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.
