Alabama State Department of Education
Finance - Accounting Supervisor
Alabama State Department of Education, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35244
Job Summary
HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Accounting Supervisor REPORTS TO: Chief School Financial Officer JOB GOAL: To support and contribute to meeting the overall goals and responsibilities of the Finance Department MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited senior institution of higher education in Accounting preferred A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a progressive accounting environment Governmental accounting experience preferred Ability to proficiently use current technology to communicate, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills Ability to establish credibility with all constituents, effectively manage sensitive personnel issues, and be comfortable and effective working with all levels of an organization Must meet applicable federal, state, and local certification/qualification requirements for the position Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457 Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities Assists with the identification and selection of new bookkeepers Serves as accounting liaison between the Central Office and local school bookkeepers, activity sponsors, PTO officers, and others as related to the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to the following: Provides training for new bookkeepers Provides technical support and develops and conducts training Monitors compliance Audits procedures and provides recommendations for improving internal processes and controls Assists Principals during the absence of a bookkeeper, filling in as needed Provides leadership to support the financial operations throughout the District Prepares various filings with the Internal Revenue Service and other governmental agencies Assists with workshops to communicate changes in laws, software applications, and policies and procedures as needed Attends workshops/seminars to keep informed of accounting changes or new policies and procedures implemented by the State Department of Education Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s) This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Accounting Supervisor REPORTS TO: Chief School Financial Officer JOB GOAL: To support and contribute to meeting the overall goals and responsibilities of the Finance Department MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited senior institution of higher education in Accounting preferred A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a progressive accounting environment Governmental accounting experience preferred Ability to proficiently use current technology to communicate, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills Ability to establish credibility with all constituents, effectively manage sensitive personnel issues, and be comfortable and effective working with all levels of an organization Must meet applicable federal, state, and local certification/qualification requirements for the position Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457 Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities Assists with the identification and selection of new bookkeepers Serves as accounting liaison between the Central Office and local school bookkeepers, activity sponsors, PTO officers, and others as related to the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to the following: Provides training for new bookkeepers Provides technical support and develops and conducts training Monitors compliance Audits procedures and provides recommendations for improving internal processes and controls Assists Principals during the absence of a bookkeeper, filling in as needed Provides leadership to support the financial operations throughout the District Prepares various filings with the Internal Revenue Service and other governmental agencies Assists with workshops to communicate changes in laws, software applications, and policies and procedures as needed Attends workshops/seminars to keep informed of accounting changes or new policies and procedures implemented by the State Department of Education Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s) This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.