26 - Supervisor of Accounting

Pueblo School District No 60; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C

Job summary

Pueblo School District No 60 seeks an Accounting Supervisor to join the Finance team and oversee financial accounting for district activities, assisting in the preparation of audited financial statements.

The role includes banking, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable oversight, and collaboration with the CFO to ensure internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in budget management, analysis, or accounting.
• Fingerprint-based background check and clearance by HR.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cash Control.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements of all funds and research variances of budget vs. actual for all funds.
• Review and approve Journal Entries prepared by staff.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Accounting Staff.
• Assist in preparing fund balance projections for the budget.

Skills

Follow complex instructions

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Planning & prioritization

Independent decision-making

Financial record keeping

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Master's in Finance (preferred)

Tools

Alio accounting software

Advanced Excel/spreadsheets

Job description

Skills

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

Skills

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title

Supervisor of Accounting

Work Year

220 Days

Department

Finance

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer

Salary Range

• APT Salary Schedule - (Lane H)

Benefits

• Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C

Status

• FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The job of the Accounting Supervisor is to work collaboratively as a member of the Business and Finance team and is responsible for the financial accounting of the schools and District activities leading to the production of financial reports including the Audited Financial Statements. The incumbent is responsible for financial accounting functions including banking activities and reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and involvement in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. The Accounting Supervisor also reviews and performs analysis of fiscal, financial, and statistical reports and is actively involved in the preparation and review of the Audited Financial Statements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in budget management, analysis, or accounting
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant Certification
• Master's Degree in Finance or related field
• Previous supervisory experience in accounting field
• Previous experience interpreting federal rules, regulations, Colorado Statutes, etc.
• Experience in governmental accounting and the generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP) promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Experience in grant accounting
• Experience in the use of spread sheets and large scale accounting software programs
• Experience analyzing and preparing financial statements
• Experience in school district business operations
• Experience developing queries/reports

Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to be detail oriented with excellent proofing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and execute work effectively, using independent judgment to provide overall direction for reaching organizational goals
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain complex financial records, gather and compile data and prepare financial reports accurately
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and other community members
• Ability to perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands
• Ability to work tactfully and courteously with students, staff and the general public
• Ability to be patient with a strong customer orientation toward students, staff, parents, and other community members
• Possess an excellent work attitude and the ability and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for project completion
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually on assigned tasks
• Ability and knowledge to prioritize assignments in a way that accurately reflects the relative importance of job responsibilities and to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability and knowledge to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Ability and knowledge to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's/department's goals. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending on building assignments and other factors.

• Daily Cash Control
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements of all funds and research variances of budget vs. actual for all Funds
• Assist the accounting staff and technicians in resolving accounting issues
• In conjunction with Technology maintain accounting software, (currently alio software)
• Complete Inter-fund transfers
• Reconcile Investment accounts and review bank reconciliations, approval by CFO
• Review and approve Journal Entries prepared by staff
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Accounting Staff
• Prepare technical procedure documents when needed
• Ensure all appropriate financial internal controls are in place and followed by staff
• Manage the implementations of new software modules in the accounting system and training employees
• Responsible for knowing all aspects of the accounting cycle
• Assist in preparing fund balance projections for the proposed and amended budget and adopted budget
• Completion/development of the work papers required for the annual audit
• Provide training to department and school personnel when needed and work professionally with all levels of district personnel
• Stay current with school finance legislation, Colorado Department of Education rules and regulations
• Serve on various ad hoc committees as needed

Non-essential Duties

• Perform any and all other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

In An 8-hour Workday, This Job Requires

R Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O Occasionally (.5 2.5 hrs per day) F Frequently (2.5 5.5 hrs per day) C Continually (5.5-8 hrs per day) NA Not Applicable

Physical Requirements

SittingContinuallyStationary StandingOccasionallyWalking (level surface)Walking (uneven surface)Not ApplicableCrawlingNot ApplicableCrouching (bend at knees)RarelyStooping (bend at waist)OccasionallyTwisting (knees/waist/neck)OccasionallyTurn/PivotOccasionallyClimbing (stairs)RarelyClimbing (ladder)Not ApplicableReaching overheadOccasionallyReaching extensionFrequentlyRepetitive use armsFrequentlyRepetitive use wristsFrequentlyRepetitive use hands graspingFrequentlyRepetitive use hands squeezingOccasionallyFine manipulationContinuallyUsing foot controlNot Applicable*Pushing/Pulling

Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally Lifting

Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally Carrying

Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally

Work Environment

Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting with quiet or moderate noise levels.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national