Senior Accountant

3 weeks ago


Memphis, United States Memphis Shelby County Schools Full time

Purpose and Scope:

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

  • Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
  • Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
  • High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Performs accounting functions in the maintenance of accounting and internal control systems for the assigned areas using established accounting procedures and policies. Assesses and performs analysis on data, and prepares data to facilitate Finance functions of organization. Responsibilities require understanding of both theory and practice.

Essential Job Functions:
  1. Accounts receivable: Calculates, receives receipts and posts various fees, fines and other payments; balances daily receipts; prepares deposit; processes refunds as appropriate; prepares billing invoices for various accounts and request funds from various Grants, State and Federal Funds or Programs.
  2. Accounts payable: Processes purchase requisitions and produce purchase orders; maintains and updates vendor files.
  3. Prepares budget and financial report; reviews monthly expense distribution reports; communicates effectively with departments regarding month - end reporting and provides investment management and daily cash to reconcile funds and expended on Grants, State and Federal Funds and Programs.
  4. Determines staffing levels for schools or assigned units based on Board approved formulas; daily reconciles position control to approved formula; coordinates personal changes with Human Resources, Payroll and Grant holders.
  5. Researches, compiles data for, and prepares various statistical, administrative and/or financial reports as required.
  6. Coordinates and assists in managing the daily financial activities.
  7. Provides instruction, training and leadership of subordinate clerical and/or technical staff.
  8. Prepares, monitors and manages assigned budgets and/or funds; makes journal entries and budget adjustments as required; coordinates month-end and year-end closing of the general ledger; prepares budget and financial reports as requested.
  9. Reviews Charter School financial and external audit submissions to Department of Education.
  10. Provides daily cash and investment management reporting; monitors revenue and prepares cash management forecast.
  11. Calculates and receives receipts and posts various feed, fines and other payments; balances daily receipts' prepares deposits; processes refunds as appropriate.
  12. Approves journal vouchers, check requests and requisitions for assigned areas.
  13. Monitors/requests budget transfers for assigned areas.
  14. Participates in preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Tennessee Department of Education's annual financial report.
  15. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.


Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Financial Management or a related area plus an additional 4 years related experience, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 8years. MBA, MPA or CPA is preferred.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelors Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Masters Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Masters degrees are required, years for Bachelors Degrees must be included



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