POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
                                                        2020 - 2021 SCHOOL YEAR

DATE:                      APRIL 19, 2021
TO:                          ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL
FROM:                     CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
RE:                          JOB OPENING - DISTRICT OFFICE

This position closes when filled.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Schedule:           8 hours per day / 12 months / About 260 Days per year

Salary:               Range I, $91,955 (Includes TSA)

Starting Date:     June 1, 2021

POSITION PURPOSE

The position of Accounting Manager supervises the accounting activities of the school district to ensure accuracy and consistency of accounting information and processes and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Incumbents are expected to provide supervision and technical direction on a wide range of accounting operations issues and to work independently on difficult accounting and financial reporting activities.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff within assigned area.
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the centralized accounting and financial reporting processes in conjunction with Director and Financial Systems Manager. Ensures activities are completed efficiently and align and comply with federal and state laws and regulations, district policies, and contractual obligations. 
• Responsible for development and interpretation of financial and accounting information, including analysis, verification, and adjustments of general ledger account balances.
• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of staff in such areas but not limited to: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, project and cost accounting, treasury, payroll and/or other accounting and service activities.
• Develops audit plan, manages external audit schedule, and coordinates with external auditor on all audit activities.
• Prepares and compiles the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and quarterly reports, prepares and/or directs preparation of annual audit working papers and schedules, reviews work papers, and works as liaison with auditors.
• Backs up the Financial Systems Manager.
• Ensures monthly closing and reconciliations are reviewed and completed timely.
• Provides for procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper accounting records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
• Ensures all supplementary financial reporting is completed.
• Works as part of a team in planning, development and implementation of new or enhanced financial systems and/or processes.
• Acts as internal auditor and performs financial, compliance, and performance audits.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to staff providing hands on leadership and career development opportunities.
• Lead and guide activities and decisions with a racial and cultural equity mindset and lens
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:  Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.  A representative way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields required.
• Current CPA license required and must be maintained.

Experience:  

• Five years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience in a governmental agency with at least three years prior experience as a supervisor in the accounting field required. Prior experience in education institutions preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Enterprise system accounting and reporting experience, with advanced knowledge and experience in analyzing, troubleshooting, and providing technical accounting expertise on general ledger processes within the system.
• Sound technical foundation of principles, methods and procedures of governmental accounting, including generally accepted governmental accounting standards (GAGAS), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Statement on Auditing Standard (SAS), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and other requirements for State and Federal reporting. Proven ability to apply that knowledge to specific circumstances.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and implementing GASB pronouncements.
• Experience with Single Audit and OMB circulars.
• Experience developing financial policies and procedures.
• Advanced skill in researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex financial data.
• Advanced technological skills providing the ability to enter, revise, organize, and retrieve information and to formulate methods of collecting and presenting information; and to generate complex reports, advanced experience with Microsoft Office software applications. Advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high profile, influential and collaborative working relationships across teams, functions and layers with district staff, public officials, financial and business communities and the general public.
• Self-starter with proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership skills as demonstrated by attendance, work ethic, and job performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in leading, motivating, coaching, and developing staff.
• Ability to think strategically, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to develop both short term and long-term plans to meet an objective.
• Ability to produce accurate work in a sometimes stressful environment with frequent deadlines.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact, diplomacy and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of work coordination and simplification and ability to develop and implement work schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Climate controlled office settings with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Exposure noise levels from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent reaching, handling, fingering, talking and hearing. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near acuity; occasional far acuity. Vision to read printed materials, computer screens and/or other monitoring devices.

Strength: Sedentary/Medium – Exert force to 10-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified.

Any present employee wishing to apply should submit an application to the Human Resources Office no later than 4:00 p.m. April 26, 2021.

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.schoolrecruiter.net

External Applicant Instructions:

If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application.  Please see link above.

This position closes when filled.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.