MANAGER, INTERNAL ACCOUNTS

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Ensure the timely processing of authorized financial transactions and preparation of accurate financial accounting within the section.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) from an accredited institution or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
Three (3) years of experience in governmental accounting, finance or budgeting required.
Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting; ability to use microcomputers and scalable computing environments; ability to read and interpret Federal regulations, Florida Statutes, State Board Rules, and Department of Education technical bulletins.
Knowledge of and commitment to decentralized decision-making and accountability for results.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial control process, in a governmental accounting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.
Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts in managing all operations and functions within the Internal Accounts Section consistent with District priorities and District goals.
With and through staff, help develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for the Section.
∗ Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts in gathering feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of the section as perceived by the users of their services.
Work closely with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts in the reconciliation process of Internal Accounts monthly financial reporting.
Travel required to provide on-site internal account training to bookkeepers and principals.
Assist in the management and monitoring of user access to the internal accounts accounting software system.
Serve as back-up for the cash-management system, positive pay process, as it relates to internal accounts.
Monitor, observe, and provide expertise to schools, senior leadership, and other district personnel to monitor and maintain district and state mandates, policies and guidelines that apply to school internal accounts.
Prepare the district-wide year end internal accounts reconciliation of SFO to SAP (district ERP) in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts.
Oversee annual internal accounts software testing and in resolving any technical program issues that may arise.
Work closely with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts to resolve issues.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of Florida Department of Education’s revenue and expenditure account code structure.
Provide guidance and direction to schools on internal accounts policies and procedures.
Communicate and provide feedback to the schools on their monthly reports.
Monitor and track issues through to their resolution.
Facilitate district-wide policy and software training sessions related to internal accounts, in partnership with the Senior Manager.
Assist in coordination with both internal and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely completion of all audits and reviews.
Keep the Senior Manager-Internal Audits informed of critical issues within the section and incidents about which the Superintendent and/or Board should be aware.
∗ Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
∗ Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
∗ Develop leadership in subordinates.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS.
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
∗ Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
∗ Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends, and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Performance Responsibilities