Copy Of Chief Finance Officer

Copy Of Chief Finance Officer 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Plymouth, NC 27962 Full-time Washington County Schools 24 reviews

Full-time Position Title:

Finance Officer Reports To:

Superintendent Supervises:

Assistant Finance Officer, Accounting Specialist, Payroll Specialist, and Child Nutrition Director Job Description:

To provide a financial management system, which ensures the proper accountability for funds, administered through the school system and which reflects, on a timely and accurate basis, the financial condition of the school administrative unit.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain an accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GAS) Prepare the annual budget and any amendments as appropriate Supervise the payroll specialist and maintain a school payroll accounting system in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations Prepare financial reports annually, quarterly, and monthly as requested by the Superintendent, BOE, and other agencies Maintain an adequate system of internal controls Maintain a sound system of cash management, including signing and issuing all checks, drafts and warrants, receiving and depositing all monies; and investing all idle cash Review all invoices and bills before payment Maintain accounting systems in the individual schools Maintain a system of contracting and purchasing procedures which includes approving all school district purchase orders Receive and sign for all shipments to the central service office Maintain a financial system for child nutrition Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and applicable rules and regulations Collect, process, and report fiscal data in accordance with the applicable specifications of the Uniform Education Reporting System (UERS) Comply with the requirements of the UERS including the standards and procedures adopted by the State Board of Education for providing timely, accurate and complete fiscal and personnel information Approve all minor capital outlay projects and maintain project log and controls over capital outlay expenditures Maintain fixed asset and inventorial asset inventories Procure and maintain policies for all insurance needs of school district including: general liability, vehicle, property, workers' compensation, athletic, and student insurance. Work closely with the outside auditors during the required annual independent audit and completion of the certified financial statements Perform such other duties as may be assigned by law , the superintendent, the board of education, and by the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education and the Local Government Commission ?CPA experience is desirable as well as experience with Linq