Position Type:
Administrative Staff
Date Posted:
3/23/2022
Location:
FINANCE
POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision performs administrative and fiscal management duties involving responsibility for the operation and functions of the Finance Department of the school district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Working with the Financial Services Officer and the Director of Budget and Procurement, assist in development of the District’s annual budget.
- Assist in the preparation, compilation, implementation, execution and monitoring of the operations budgets for the District.
- Maintain comprehensive multi-year accounting for all CARES, CRRSA & ARP program expenditures.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports on all CARES, CRRSA & ARP program plans and expenditures.
- Asist in the supervision, management and coordination of the operational activities of the Finance Department.
- Assist in the supervision and monitoring of all periodic financial reports and documents.
- Assist in the supervision of the closing of the financial statements and provide the external auditors with all accounting requests.
- Assist in the preparation, compilation, implementation, execution and monitoring of the financial activities of Beaufort Jasper Academy for Career Excellence (BJACE).
- Compile and submit all revenue requisitions with outside agencies.
- Oversee the maintenance of systems for centralized accounting on all funds.
- Follow all federal and state laws and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer and the Financial Services Officer with presentations to the Board of Education and the public.
- Provide periodic financial presentations to the Board of Education.
- Work closely with Beaufort County Finance staff in exchange of revenue, budgetary and investment information.
- Coordinate financial training of all bookkeepers and other staff as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Financial Services Officer or Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified Public Accountant or a Master’s degree in a related field such as business administration, accounting or related field.
- At least five years of experience as a professional administrator with accounting experience of which two years are in a supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the use of accounting software, computers, data processing and spreadsheets.
- Able to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, with a wide variety of people.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least five years of experience as a professional administrator with accounting experience of which two years are in a supervisory capacity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
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Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:
- Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
- Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Have regular and punctual attendance.
- Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
- As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.
REPORTS TO: Financial Services Officer
DAYS PER YEAR: 260
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule - Level 207
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER