Accounting Supervisor / Assistant Director of Finance - Henderson County Schools

Henderson County Schools•Henderson, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, organize, supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities for an assigned accounting functional area; train, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel. This position involves overseeing general accounting or payroll functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing financial statements and reports, and performing internal audits. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and auditing, as well as the ability to operate office equipment and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and auditing principles, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of preparation of comprehensive accounting reports.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of operation of a computer terminal.
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ability to plan, organize, supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities.
Ability to train, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
Ability to maintain and audit fiscal records and accounts in a school district.
Ability to perform difficult and complex accounting work in the preparation, maintenance and review of District financial records, accounts and reports.
Ability to assure compliance with applicable District policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to apply applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
Ability to balance accounts and reconcile bank statements.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such a computer terminal, calculator, typewriter, microfiche viewer and copier.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to coordinate and monitor clerical accounting assignments and activities.
A Bachelor’s degree and one of the following: 12 hours of accounting class hours or four years professional experience in a business office setting or at least two years’ experience school finance.
Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned accounting clerical personnel; monitor and adjust workflow and assignments to meet established time lines; supervise general accounting or payroll functions
Assure that financial income and expenditure transactions and records are in compliance with federal, State and County rules, regulations and requirements and that District policies and procedures are met; assure compliance with audit requirements.
Assure District payroll is properly prepared in a timely manner; communicate with the County Office of Education regarding issues and timelines; direct accounting activities related to the fringe benefit program.
Coordinate communication with various District and County departments and personnel to answer questions, obtain information and resolve issues; provide information concerning related accounting functions.
Review the preparation of regular financial statements assuring financial controls and practices in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; prepare complex financial and statistical reports, budgets and summaries related to budgeting and accounting operations and activities.
Review financial reports and computer printouts to assure accuracy and completeness; make corrections and adjustments as necessary.
Assure time lines are met; maintain proper controls and records for receipt of funds and supplies and for disbursement and reallocation of funds; assure accuracy and timely preparation of reports and records.
Communicate with vendors and employees to arrange payment or resolve discrepancies as necessary; assist assigned personnel with difficult, complex and unusual issues.
Recommend improved procedures and policies; provide information as necessary in support of budget preparation; assist supervisor in the preparation of financial statements and State and federal records and reports.
Operate a variety of office equipment such a computer terminal, calculator, typewriter, microfiche viewer and copier.
Perform internal audits; check and review a variety of records, accounts and reports for accuracy, conformance and timeliness; assist with calculations; inspect for proper encumbrances, disencumbrances, allocation of categorical funds and processing and payment of invoices and other accounts payable.
Attend a variety of accounting-related meetings and workshops.
Perform related duties as assigned.