Accounting Manager

Proud to Be DCSD - 60 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 68,000 students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success. Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Accounting Manager Job Description: Leads the day-to-day operations of the accounting department to include bank and account reconciliations, fixed asset inventory activities, reporting and compliance items. Supervises finance and accounts payable staff, and supports yearly financial audit of all District operations, trains/supports staff in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Supports and develops training of all bookkeepers throughout the District. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds • Frequent sitting • Occasional bending, squatting, or standing ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Mostly clean and comfortable Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Monitor daily workload and activities of the Accounts Payable and Finance team to ensure team productivity. Chart of account management and compliance with CDE FPP. Manage the preparation, review and edits of 1099’s for timely disbursement Perform other related duties as assigned or requested File unclaimed property reports in compliance with statute and regulation. Supervise professional/technical and classified staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, and delegation of duties; mentor, discipline/terminate; conduct evaluations. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of and compliance with State and Federal accounting laws and regulations. Communicate to District stakeholders financial updates and changes through trainings or written / verbal / internet communique. This includes maintenance and updates of accounting manuals. Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify trends and issues in a timely manner. Recommend and oversee software development and changes that affect the bookkeeping function including fee collection and assessment software, testing of Workday enhancements and configuration changes, and many others. Prevent and manage operational risk, loss and liability through the monthly bank reconciliation process. Collaborate with members of Business Leadership (BOLT), HR, IT and school leadership to determine impacts of accounting and software changes. Direct the activities of financial audits, and contribute and support preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Implement and maintain internal controls to create accurate and transparent records, to include supplier payments, petty cash, and reimbursements. Certifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Bachelor's Degree: Business, Bachelor's Degree: Finance Skills: Position Type: Regular Primary Location: West Support Center One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) 260 Work Days Minimum Hire Rate: $66,781.43 USD Annual Maximum Hire Rate: $81,807.25 USD Annual Full Salary Range: $66,781.43 USD - $96,833.07 USD Annual All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: February 21, 2023

Salary : $66,781 - $81,807