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TITLE:
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Director, Accounting
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CLASSIFICATION:
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Management, Classified
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SERIES:
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Director II
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FLSA:
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Exempt
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POSITION CODE:
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WORK
YEAR:
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12 Months
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DEPARTMENT:
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Administrative
Services
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SALARY:
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A-17
Management Salary Schedule
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REPORTS TO:
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Chief Business Officer
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BOARD
APPROVAL:
BOARD REVISION:
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08-21-00
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Plan,
direct, and supervise all accounting activities of the school district,
including general accounting, construction accounting, Medi-Cal billing,
accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, and other tasks as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan,
direct, and supervise the day-to-day work of accounting and clerical
personnel to facilitate and promote accurate and efficient accounting
procedures and records.
Develop
records and controls for the disbursement of funds to insure that claims
are correct, legal, and charged to the proper account.
Review
basic accounting journals and other accounting operations for accuracy and
completeness, and advise, instruct, and train employees in the performance
of their duties.
Prepare
financial statements and billings for special programs that are partially
or totally funded by other agencies.
Perform
research as necessary, and supervise the Medi-Cal reimbursement unit to
ensure that the district maximizes its reimbursement collections.
Manage
general accounting ensuring that proper procedures including report
preparation, bank reconciliation, and verification of journal entries are
in place.
Improve
existing procedures, forms, and statements, and assist in the
identification and implementation of new accounting systems.
Cooperate
with district's external auditors, and help facilitate access to district
records.
Update
procedural manual on a continuing basis.
Invest
available funds in interest-earning securities or bank accounts, and
ensure that the district maximizes its investment options.
Responsible
for all matters pertaining to the accountability of all funds apportioned
to the district.
Manage
accounts payable to ensure proper claims and payment procedures.
Perform
related duties as assigned.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:
Any
combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or
related field; and four years of increasingly responsible supervisory
work in accounting, business, or related field.
LICENSES
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid
California driver’s license and provide personal automobile.
KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE
OF:
Principles
and practices of modern accounting and business administration.
Evaluation
approaches, strategies, and techniques.
Computer
technology and its application in office automation.
District
organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
Record-keeping
techniques.
Interpersonal
skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Oral
and written communication skills.
Technical
aspects of field of specialty.
ABILITY
TO:
Interpret
and apply laws, rules, and standards.
Supervise
and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Analyze
and resolve critical issues with significant organizational impact.
Work
tactfully and effectively with administrators, employees, and the public.
Communicate
clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Utilize
skills in computers using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and
mainframe access.
Provide
technical information and assistance to others concerning accounting
transactions.
Establish
and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work
independently with little direction.
Plan
and organize work.
Maintain
records and prepare reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
SAMPLE
ENVIRONMENT:
Office
environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
SAMPLE
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Sitting
or standing for extended periods of time; lifting light objects; hearing
and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor a variety of
activities and read various documents.
SAMPLE
HAZARDS:
Contact
with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
DirAccount (264)
(Former: Director,
Accounting Services)
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