Director of Business Services (Anticipated)

Director of Business Services (Anticipated)

JobID:

658

Position Type:

Admin/Assistant Business Manager

Date Posted:

5/20/2026

Location:

Muhlenberg School District Administration Building

TITLE:

Director of Business Services DATE:

May 20, 2026

CLASSIFICATION:

Act 93

REVISED:

November 3, 2022

REPORTS TO:

Business Manager

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

LOCATION

Administration Building

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Business Manager with the daily Business Office operations, including tax collection, accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, procurement, for the development of monthly and annual financial reports submitted for Board approval and subject to audit.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the Business Manager with monitoring current year budgets and developing and implementing budgets for the forthcoming fiscal year. 2. Work with the Business Manager in carrying out the day-to-day operations necessary for the development of monthly and annual financial reports, and assume responsibility for day-to-day decisions in the absence of the Business Manager, in consultation with the Superintendent where necessary. 3. Supervise all Business Office staff. 4. Coordinate the annual local financial audit. 5. Prepare schedules as required by the local auditors for completion of the annual financial report. 6. Conduct monthly reconciliation of the district's asset and liability accounts and 7. reconciliation of revenue and expenditure accounts; prepare the necessary adjusting journal entries. 8. Conduct monthly financial closings and provide verification of transaction totals. 9. Maintain the district's chart of accounts in compliance with the State accounting manual. 10. Assist the Food Services and Activity fund staff in review of financial transactions, report preparation, internal control procedures and compliance, and audit preparation. 11. Coordinate procedures and protocols with all District financial institutions. 12. Oversee cash management for all funds. 13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or a related field required. Three (3) years minimum experience in public school finance and/or other governmental accounting related experience preferred. Knowledge of governmental fund accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Demonstrated skills in computer technology and financial software applications. Leadership and supervisory skills. Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code). Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code). Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994. Submission of the FBI Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006 Submission of sexual misconduct/abuse disclosure release form in accordance with Act 168 of 2014. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to sit for an extended period of time. Able to raise or lower objects from one level to another. Able to carry objects (up to 20 lbs.) in arms or by other appropriate means. Able to use hands and arms to reach and pick up objects. Able to travel inside or outside the District as necessary for work related tasks.

SENSORY ABILITIES

Visual acuity Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment

TEMPERAMENT

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills Must be able to work with students, staff, and the community Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Must be able to understand and maintain confidentiality

COGNITIVE ABILITY

Ability to follow written and verbal directions Ability to read and write Ability to communicate effectively Ability to organize tasks Ability to handle multiple tasks Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Ability to operate office equipment This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.