Assistant Director Business Services
Job description
Position Summary
Assist to direct and manage the business operations of the district including accounting, payroll, purchasing, and tax collection.
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of budgeting, accounting systems, and payroll processing
- Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting
- Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Ability to interpret data
- Ability to manage budget and personnel
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience
2 years experience in school business management or public organization
Responsibilities and Duties
Fiscal Management
- Assist in the preparation of the budget and development of long- and short-range objectives for the business operations of the district.
- Ensure that accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Financial Accounting Manual.
- Assist with the district’s budget and ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely. Prepare budget adjustments, additions, and deletions.
- Assist the district’s independent and internal auditors in conducting periodic audits.
- Assist with evaluating accounting procedures, systems, and controls in all district departments and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance.
- Assist with cash available for investment and payment of bills based on daily analysis of cash flow.
- Oversee monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts.
- Assist district personnel to project student enrollments, staffing needs, buildinfacilitylity needs, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other cost items for district and individual school improvement.
- Assist the planning and conduct needs assessment the s for improvement of district business operations. Ensure that business operations support the district’s goals and objectives and provide leadership to achieve cost-effective practices throughout the district.
- Assist with the administration of the business office budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective time and funds are managed prudently.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of business operations.
- Compile, maintain, and file required all physical and computerized reports, records, and other occurred.
Purchasing and Inventory
- Maintain accurate and current inventory records of the district’s fixed and movable assets and the see maintenance of a timely replacement cost-asset listing for insurance purposes. Organize and conduct sales to dispose of surplus and salvage equipment.
- Oversee the preparation of bids and bid specifications. Receive and analyze bid proposals and prepare written recommendations.
Personnel Management
- Assist in the preparation, review, and revise business department job descriptions.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary business operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, ing and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This posting describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary Information
Status: Exempt
Paygrade: AP06
Months: 12
Days: 226
Terms: At-Will
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