Business Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atchison Public Schools District Office in Atchison, Kansas is seeking a Business Coordinator to manage accounting, payroll, and reporting systems for district operations.

The role oversees budgets, internal controls, and financial audits, coordinating with the Director of Operations and Board of Education. A strong background in accounting or finance and experience with Skyward are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
• Technical knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls to minimize fraud.
• HR regulations, practices, and procedures knowledge.
• Plan, organize, and exhibit effective work habits.
• Present information to the Board and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, examining, and processing payroll and benefits monthly.
• Compute KPERS, taxes, and unemployment taxes; ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with HR on salaries and employee benefits administration.
• Analyze financial reports for district grants and programs.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Develop and manage budgets; compare budgeted vs actual costs.
• Maintain budgets with Skyward Business Package.
• Prepare reports for district financial audits throughout the year.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Skyward

Internal controls

Communication with Board

Payroll administration

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting or finance

Masters or MBA (preferred)

3+ years of accounting/finance experience

Tools

Skyward accounting software

Job description

Business Coordinator

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This job is also posted in Atchison USD #409

Job Details

Job ID: 5874887
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Business Coordinator

Job Description

Purpose: The Business Coordinator collaborates with the business department and district administration to support accurate accounting and reporting of the District's finances. They also work to develop and maintain the District's accounting resources and operating systems. Manages and oversees district payroll. Provide reports to the district administration and the Board of Education. To audit and review the District accounting functions in support of the District educational program. Will serve as the District appointed Treasurer.

Reports To : Director of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt – Salaried

Salary: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• Technical knowledge and understanding of general accounting standards and internal control procedures to minimize potential fraud
• Skills in human relations, with an understanding of human resource regulations, practices,andprocedures
• Ability to plan and organize and exhibit effective work habits
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the Board, administrators, and school staff
• High level of skill with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software (Skyward)
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters' degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

• 3-plus years of experience working in the field of accounting or finance.

• Experience working in a school or government accounting/finance setting

• Experience with employee benefits administration.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily

• Assist in the prepare, examine, analyze, and process employee payroll and benefits monthly
• Compute and process employee KPERS payments, state and federal taxes, unemployment taxes, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Department regarding salaries and employee benefits administration
• Analyzes and collaborates with the all departments on all financial reports related to district grants and programs
• Report to district administration regarding the finances of the District.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
• Analyze and balance all-district checking, money market, and investment accounts monthly, quarterly, and yearly
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and annual budget utilizing the Skyward Business Package
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to develop and manage the district budget.
• Prepares and pulls reports for district financial audits throughout the year
• Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and coordinate work activities of accounts payable, payroll administrator, and the treasurer
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to financial problems
• Advise district administration about issues such as resource utilization, strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts
• Develop and document internal control measures and procedures to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements
• Assist administration in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, and employee defined contribution programs
• Support, monitor, and report for state and federal programs, including impact aid and Local Consolidated Plan.
• Complete surveys and reports as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and consistent attendance at work

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

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue
• Requires some stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Hear and understand English at normal levels, indoors, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Requires physical exertion to move manually, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions

Terms of Employment: At-will employment. 12-month (2,000 hour) contract.

Evaluation: Performance evaluations in accordance with the Board's policy and the Administrator Employee Handbook

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $70,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Demarin Montgomery , Director of Operations
• Atchison Public Schools District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]