Accounting Supervisor (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Donna Independent School District•Donna, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance in the administration of the district's business affairs. Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintain district financial records.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting (required)
Three to five years of accounting experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
Strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to use calculator (10 key by touch)
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and produce required reports
Proficient skills in typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance
Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Ability to interpret policy, procedures and data
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required.
The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant certificate preferred
Proficiency in personal computers, Excel, Lotus 123, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and other business software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance in the preparation of the budget and development of long and short range objectives for the business operations of the district.
Establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control.
Devise and implement system for general accounting.
Oversee preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
Perform monthly cash flow analysis.
Maintain the district investment portfolio.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected district financial position.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance with preparation of financial statements and budget amendments for presentation to board.
Maintain physical and computerized files and records.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of accounting.
Comply with all district routine and regulations.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance with preparation and publishing of the comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with Association of School Business Officer (ASBO) standards.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance to maintain accurate and current computerized inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance to receive and open bids; tabulate results and prepares written recommendations.
Maintain accurate and current computerized inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisor.
Effectively communicate with colleagues.
Works with administrators, principals, directors, and staff regarding budget and accounting issues.
Work with district personnel to project student enrollment, staffing needs, building and facilities needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance to prepare, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
Assists Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance to develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
Coordinate and prepare all financial billing aspects of the MAC/SHARS program.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in meetings and special events as assigned.
Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned accounting personnel.