Accounting Systems Supervisor (8 Hours/260 Days)

Aiken County Public School District

South Carolina

On-site

USD 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Aiken County Public Schools, Division of Business Services in Aiken, South Carolina, seeks an Accounting Systems Supervisor to oversee accounts payable and the district's accounting software across departments.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting or finance and supervisory experience, with strong knowledge of accounting software, databases, and basic office tools. Salary details align with the district pay scale and full-time employment.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory experience is required.
Must have working knowledge of accounting software, computer processes, and business software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.

Responsibilities

Supervises and administers all aspects of accounts payable.
Coordinates accounting software upgrades and communicates with school/departments.
Oversees accounts payable and payroll check printing process.
Assists state, federal, and independent auditors with financial audits of School District records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Accounting software knowledge

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Databases

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance

Supervisory experience

Tools

Accounting software

Time/attendance system

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Accounting Systems Supervisor (8 Hours/260 Days)

Aiken County Public Schools DIVISION OF BUSINESS SERVICES - Aiken, South Carolina

Job Description

Position Title: Accounting Systems Supervisor

Department: Business Services

Reports To: Director of Business Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:

Supervises and administers all aspects of accounts payable. Coordinates and administers all aspects of the School District Accounting software. Ensures appropriate management and integrity of the District’s financial data processing software. Ensures training of all users of the District’s accounting software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains and ensures security of accounting software and time/attendance system.
Oversight of accounts payable department
Troubleshoots problems with accounting software with the provider
Assists accounting software users on daily basis
Coordinates accounting software upgrades and communicates with school/departments
Oversees accounts payable and payroll check printing process
Handles reporting, stop payments, and voids with the District’s financial institution
Prepare and process Federal and State reporting as assigned
Prepare and record receipts for deposit
Prepare and remit monthly sales tax to the State of S.C.
Prepare and remit yearly unclaimed funds to the State of S.C.
Manages mailing services for the District Office
Receives and processes Proviso correspondence and billing
Serves as backup to Supervisor of Financial Operations
Assists state, federal, and independent auditors with financial audits of School District records
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Business Services

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience is required. Must have working knowledge of accounting software, computer processes, and business software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. Requires a working knowledge of computers, as well as accounting methods and procedures.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Not applicable

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises the Accounts Payable Department for Business Services. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of assessment data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Personal computer experience required, server experience preferred. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months

Level 121 Pay Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

updated 2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,857 See salary schedule on home page

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