FINANCE OFFICER

To apply, please complete an application online at https://spencer.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

JOB GOALS

To administer the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department enabling the district to maximize its financial efficiency.

Will be an ambassador for Spencer County Public Schools and commit to offering excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Strong knowledge of accounting systems and internal control.

Strong knowledge of budgeting procedures.

Experience with accounting software.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Exceptional math, logic, reasoning, and research skills.

Attention to detail and deadline oriented.

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Supervise the management of the financial affairs of the district and its schools.

2. Supervise all accounting, budgeting, payroll, and other fiscal control operations, and act as the primary advisory resource for all fiscal operations within the district.

3. Supervise the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds.

4. Establish and supervise a program of accounting as required by the Kentucky Department of Education, in accordance with Kentucky statutes, State Board of Education rules and School Board policies.

5. Reconcile all bank accounts maintained by the Board for general fund purposes.

6. Prepare and analyze all financial statements for general fund purposes.

7. Act as a financial consultant to the district’s supporting services, through the program directors, grant coordinators and building principals.

8. Act as advisor to the Superintendent on all questions relating to business and financial affairs of the district.

9. Assist in hiring, monitoring, training, supervising, and evaluating all district financial support staff.

10. Maintain general and revenue ledgers in accordance with state requirements.

11. Distribute all revenue received to the appropriate fund accounts and programs.

12. Assist the Superintendent in the projection of revenues and expenditures, preparation of prospectus for bond sales, management of investment portfolio, etc.

13. Provide general oversight to the district’s purchasing function.

14. Review, analyze and evaluate effectiveness of fiscal management operations and recommend changes where necessary.

15. Coordinate and correlate activities within the assigned area and with other district staff.

16. Assume responsibility for budget development and long-range financial planning.

17. Assist with the preparation of the District’s salary schedule and staffing formula.

18. Administer all facets of budget development, refinement, and implementation for the district within the accepted principles of accounting and financial management.

19. Prepare a Draft, Tentative and Working Budget within appropriate timelines as designated by the Kentucky Department of Education.

20. Prepare Board agenda items for a variety of required public filings, monthly payment of bills, monthly financial reports/budget adoption/amendment and other related items as required by the local Board and the Kentucky Department of Education.

21. Prepare the Annual Financial Report for the local Board and the Kentucky Department of Education, and ensure the publishing requirements are met.

22. Prepare local revenue options upon receipt of a certified assessment and permissible tax rates from the Kentucky Department of Education. Respond to media and taxpayers’ questions concerning school district finance issues.

23. Maintain an effective system of internal control procedures to adequately safeguard Board assets including management of the inventory control system and the inventory control of fixed assets, durable tools and equipment and all funds.

24. Ensure, within the assigned area, compliance with district policies, governmental regulations and administrative procedures.

25. Provide consultation and training for administrators and other personnel.

26. Prepare presentations for board meetings and other public forums.

27. Monitor the financial aspects of grant proposals for additional resources and guidelines.

28. Work cooperatively and serve as a liaison with external auditors in the auditing of all financial and program records at the district and school levels, including the execution of audits of internal school accounts. Attend exit interviews and coordinate replies as to corrective action either taken or planned.

29. Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Education and Treasurer of the Spencer County School District Finance Corporation, if elected by the Board.

30. Maintain confidentiality of students and/or staff.

31. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus.

4 years’ work experience primarily in accounting or finance, or 2 years’ work experience in finance in a local school district

Continuing Education – Forty-two (42) hours of continuing education classes every two years, as approved by the Kentucky Department of Education, with at least 12 hours per year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

· Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

· Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

· Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

· Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Equal Education and Employment Institution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.18 – $46.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance