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Minneapolis Public Schools•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting, technical review, and budget support duties; reviews, verifies and reports financial and technical transactions; analyzes and researches financial records, and assures compliance with accounting standards and MPS policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs and coordinates professional accounting functions for Finance Department or an assigned department; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment. Reviews, verifies and analyzes financial information and technical transactions; summarizes data and develops reports that provide comprehensive, integrated and transparent financial information. Presents financial information, findings and recommendations to assist managers in decision-making. Reviews and approves reports and transactions regarding data tracking, financial reporting, transactional accounting, budget accounting, position control, purchasing and contracts. Assures the accounting activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures. Monitors accounting work methods and processing procedures, and assures the quality of the financial controls, services and work products. Provides financial oversight of budgets, revenues, contracts, agreements and budget tie-out. Conducts special research, analysis and planning projects; coordinates budget planning and development process. Evaluates financial transactions for validity, and compliance with Federal and state technical requirements and District policies and practices; reports anomalies and discrepancies. Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes monthly and special reports; identifies and researches accounting issues, and recommends solutions. Analyzes financial status and trends, and forecasts revenues and expenditures. Provides advice and customer service to MPS staff and clients; explains SAP methods and procedures, and accounting rules, policies and procedures; researches accounting issues and resolves problems. Trains staff in budgeting and accounting duties. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; AND five (5) years of professional accounting experience, preferably in public education; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Federal Direct Grants, Formula Grants, State, Local and Private Grants.
Time and Effort Reporting, Maintenance of Effort Reporting, Comparability Reporting.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) for Public Sector financial management, including cash management and debt management procedures.
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices and policies.
Federal and state accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards.
Specialized MPS and state agency accounting software applications, including SAP,EDRS and State of Minnesota Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS).
Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
Principles of record keeping and records management.
Understanding ESEA/ESSA programs
Interpreting and applying Uniform Grant Guidance
Interpreting and applying budget and accounting standards and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures.
Reviewing and interpreting financial documents and verifying compliance with all regulatory requirements governing public sector financial activities.
Reviewing and analyzing accounting and technical transaction data and reports.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Performing analytical work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative.
Analyzing budget issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations and strategies.
Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

Performs and coordinates professional accounting functions for Finance Department or an assigned department
Reviews, verifies and analyzes financial information and technical transactions
Presents financial information, findings and recommendations to assist managers in decision-making
Reviews and approves reports and transactions regarding data tracking, financial reporting, transactional accounting, budget accounting, position control, purchasing and contracts
Assures the accounting activities and procedures are in compliance with state and Federal rules and regulations, and MPS policies and procedures
Monitors accounting work methods and processing procedures, and assures the quality of the financial controls, services and work products
Provides financial oversight of budgets, revenues, contracts, agreements and budget tie-out
Conducts special research, analysis and planning projects; coordinates budget planning and development process
Evaluates financial transactions for validity, and compliance with Federal and state technical requirements and District policies and practices; reports anomalies and discrepancies
Collects financial and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes monthly and special reports; identifies and researches accounting issues, and recommends solutions
Analyzes financial status and trends, and forecasts revenues and expenditures
Provides advice and customer service to MPS staff and clients
Trains staff in budgeting and accounting duties
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information