Date Revised

May 2020

Status

EXEMPT

Salary Level

Administrative Salary Schedule

Work Year

12 months

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with major in accounting, finance, or business administration
• A certified public accounting certificate or master’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration preferred
• A minimum of three year's supervisory experience in the accounting field in either the business or school environment
• Must meet bonding criteria
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Such other qualifications as may be determined by the Governing Board
• The Board may amend these qualifications if deemed appropriate

Job Goal

Administers the business affairs of the District in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services within the financial resources available.

Essential Duties

• Acts as chief budget control officer
• Supervises the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds.
• Purchases all supplies, materials, and equipment as allocated in the District budget, within limits allowed by the Superintendent.
• Adheres to requirements of the USFR.
• Directs payroll procedures.
• Arranges for internal auditing of District accounts.
• Maintains final responsibility for District reporting of inventory control and student attendance.
• Advises Superintendent on school budget and all other business and financial questions.
• Provides necessary statistical data for preparation of fiscal budget.
• Prepares financial reports as required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Submits monthly statement to Board as required
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, assigning, supervising, and evaluation of personnel in the offices under his/her jurisdiction.
• Provides in-service training programs for payroll, purchasing, and budgeting procedures.
• Directs reports for reimbursements from State departments.
• Assists in administration of funds of all State and federal programs.
• Assists in obtaining bonding in such form and amounts as shall be determined by the Board of Education.
• Compares purchase orders and requisitions against appropriate balances in the budget before purchases are made and approves same.
• Reviews all vouchers authorizing expenditures of monies.
• Directs accounts payable procedures.
• Performs internal audit of District accounts, business procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely financial information for the District.
• Collaborates with all Departments on grant applications for the District.
• Responsible for inventory control of all areas or responsibility.
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as required by State Law and/or the policies and procedures of the school district.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Certificates/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Effort

Physically comfortable, normal office work

Working Environment

Normal office conditions

Supervision Given

Personnel assigned to Business Office

Supervision Received

Superintendent