Business Manager

Las Animas School District RE-1 Human Resources ㅡ Kimberly Palomino Human Resources Manager 1021 2nd St Las Animas, CO 81054

Office:

719-456-0161

Fax:

719-662-7394 Hr@la-schools.net

Date:

Oct 10, 2024

District Mission Statement :

At Las Animas School District RE-1 we ensure that our students are equipped to achieve their future academic goals through a healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged learning environment that attends to mental, emotional and physical health which leads to positive behaviors and outcomes for a lifetime.

JOB TITLE

Business Manager

REPORTS TO

: Superintendent

WORK YEAR

2024-2025

SALARY:

$ 58,112-$93,469

Start Date:

TBD General Job Description:

The performance of the duties of Business Manager is vital to insure the financial stability and performance of the School District. This position is responsible to directly oversee all budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, grants management and state and federal reporting for the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes Finance :

1) Supervises and manages the financial affairs of the school district for various funds. 2) Assumes responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning for all funds. 3) Establishes and supervises a program of accounting adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions in accordance with state and federal regulations. 4) Follows generally acceptable accounting practices including: standard journal entries, adjusting journal entries, year end closing entries, compiling and producing monthly financial reports, quarterly reports, reconciling bank accounts, monitoring budget versus actual expenditures and revenues, maintaining grant and capital account analysis, etc. Completes all accounting operations including; reporting requirements, investment reporting and fixed assets. 5) Assumes responsibility for the collections, safekeeping and distribution of all funds and District Financial and Personnel information. Retains records and ensures proper disposal of records in accordance with IRS and state records-keeping requirements. 6) Assists Superintendent and advises on all questions related to the business and financial affairs of the district. Makes recommendations for investment and other financial services. 7) Arranges for the internal auditing of school accounts including report preparation. Also provided information to the auditor as requested including, copies, invoices and remains available to the auditor to answer questions and provide detail. 8) Provides monthly reporting to the board of directors and attends meetings to assist in the interpretation or provides clarification so that the board can make informed decisions. 9) Administers a budget control system for the District. 10) Attends all board meetings 11) Maintains and updates fixed asset depreciation schedules. 12) Monitors email for daily CDE, CASB, CASBO, IRS, Social Security, etc. 13) Assist with annual disposal of records and all other tasks as requested.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting preferred. Three years accounting experience in government finance in lieu of completion of educational requirements will be considered. Any combination of education and direct accounting experience may be considered.

Position Qualifications :

Prior school or government finance experience required. Strong oral communication abilities needed. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, Accounting software packages, Google and Internet. Ability to communicate effectively in writing is needed. Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with staff, students, parents and community. Knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and school budgeting procedures required. Knowledge of school financial reporting required. Knowledge of real estate, property and employee insurance practice is preferred. Ability to understand and follow work and time schedules. Extremely strong organizational skills required.

Terms of Employment:

This is an at-will twelve-month employment position. Payroll is accrued. Employees are paid on the 15th day of the month following the month they worked. (As an example: employees work the entire month of July and are paid for that work period on the 15th of August). Rate of salary is determined by the Board of Directors per School District Policy. Benefits are as per School District Policy. Duties and Responsibilities apply to all District employees (150+ employees)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,112.00 - $93,469.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

School Budgeting/Finance:

3 years (Required)

Microsoft Excel:

3 years (Required) Organizational skills: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Las Animas, CO 81054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Las Animas, CO 81054