Controller & District Business Services Lead

Sylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania School District in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Finance Manager to supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Census, and other Business Office functions, and provide financial analysis for budget development.

This role oversees district accounting records, staff supervision, internal controls, and year-end audits, working with the Director of Business Services and district administration to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration; Master’s in Business Administration or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of school tax structures; proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to develop and utilize spreadsheets for budgeting and other financial duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive District-wide accounts receivable and accounts payable system.
• Supervise and approve the preparation of invoices for retiree benefits, FMLA, cafeteria services, tuition, etc.
• Responsible for tracking receivables and the collection of aged accounts.
• Responsible for the receipt and processing of all federal, state, and local revenues.
• Responsible for reviewing and posting cash receipts in the District accounting software.
• Responsible for implementation and oversight of online credit card/debit card payments.
• Supervise the filing of all purchase orders, invoices, reports, etc. in a timely manner.
• Supervise the monthly reconciliation of vendor statements, outstanding purchase orders and provide assistance on an as needed basis.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration

Master’s degree in Business Administration or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sylvania School District in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Finance Manager to supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, Census, and other Business Office functions, and provide financial analysis for budget development.

This role oversees district accounting records, staff supervision, internal controls, and year-end audits, working with the Director of Business Services and district administration to ensure accurate financial reporting.