Primary Role:

Establish and maintain a sound financial system that allows for the efficient and effective operation of the schools.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• A background in business, finance, accounting or other related field is preferred with some supervisory experience
• NC Public Schools accounting experience preferred

Skills:

• Highly organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Friendly and able to interact professionally and positively with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Basic computer skills including email, internet use, keyboarding; excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.
• Significant knowledge of budget development process; bookkeeping and auditing practices and procedures
• Ability to read analytics and conduct analytical studies
• Previous supervisory experience
• Ability to follow multi-step directions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all Board policies
• Maintain confidentiality of all student, parent, and staff information
• Perform fiscal research and analytical work to prepare and administer the annual budgets for all schools.
• Assist and advise principals on general fiscal and budgetary matters throughout the year
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of budgeting, accounting and auditing through seminars, conferences, and workshops
• Evaluate work procedures to ensure a high level of productivity in areas of responsibility
• Participate in communications with insurance brokers and assist with benefit plan term selections
• Communication and reporting for federal, state, and local governments
• Prepare quarterly and annually IRS, state, and unemployment tax reports
• Prepare and submit all bond related reports in a timely manner
• Prepare all school’s financial reports for monthly board meetings
• Oversee duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of government audits, taxes and reconciliations.
• Participate in strategic planning, fraud prevention, and budget development
• Other duties, as assigned, by supervisor/administrator.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.