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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in overseeing the Business Office operations of payroll, accounts payable, child accounting and benefits, acting as a back-up as necessary. Supervises the Business Office staff and assists in the performance evaluation of the staff. Assists in the bi-weekly payroll process, including the monitoring of garnishments and voluntary withholdings, the payment of taxes, processing of payments and filing of all local, state and federal reports. Performs responsibilities for the General Ledger, duties including but not limited to accounts receivable, invoicing, ledger posting, and treasurer's report. Prepares financial statements and reports as required by the School Board, PA Department of Education and federal projects. Monitors federal program expenditures. Maintains debt service schedules and wire debt payments; prepare state forms for reimbursement. Processes all accounts receivable including state and federal subsidies. Reconciles all district bank accounts. Prepare and reconcile monthly retirement reports with PSERS. Maintains tax collection records and serve as the district's liaison with tax collectors. Acts as District liaison with local, state and federal auditors. Provides accounting services for the Pottsgrove Education Foundation. Oversees the Food Service operations, including submission of yearly application into the program, filing of subsidy claims, and other aspects of the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program. Performs other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years experience in a business office, preferably in public education Bachelor's degree required CPA preferred 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) Non-residents and Pennsylvania residents who have not resided in the Commonwealth for at least two years prior to the date of application for employment are required to obtain an FBI Criminal History Record Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994 Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to reach above and below the waist Ability to use fingers to pick, feel & grasp objects Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 10 lbs. Ability to mostly sit with some walking, standing or moving throughout the work environment

SENSORY ABILITIES

Visual acuity Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment Subject to inside environmental conditions

TEMPERAMENT

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress

COGNITIVE ABILITY

Ability to communicate effectively Ability to organize tasks Ability to handle multiple tasks Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Must possess leadership skills Must possess computer skills Ability to operate varied office equipment

Work Year:

260

Days Work Day:

7.5 hours per day

Starting Salary:

commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefit package and paid holidays Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.