COMPTROLLER
: Job Details :

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

11/22/2024

Location:

Passaic County Technical Institute

Date Available:

2024-2025 SY

Closing Date:

12/02/2024

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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION: COMPTROLLER

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Baccalaureate degree in Accounting (CPA preferred and post-Bachelor's education is an asset)

* Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience (with at least 2 years in a school district)

* Demonstrated applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing, budgeting, bookkeeping and fiscal record-keeping

* Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations, software and hardware used in the performance of accounting, budget analysis, fiscal analysis and fiscal reporting responsibilities

* Demonstrate ability to read, write, speak, and understand/communicate English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

* Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Board

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinates and integrates the work of Accounting, Accounts Payable and Payroll.

* Ensures that payroll is conducted accurately, timely and meets all local, state and federal requirements regarding pension, taxes and related employee deductions.

* Ensures that accounts payable and purchasing documents are processed efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.

* Supervises the accounting staff and ensures that the accounting and financial reporting systems are accurate and consistent with GAAP.

* Prepares monthly forecasts and cash flow statements/analyses.

* Acts as liaison with external auditor to ensure thorough, accurate and timely annual audit.

* Applies principles, methods, and procedures used in modern accounting auditing.

* Applies the laws, rules, and regulations governing the installation, operation and keeping of accounts and their application to specific situations.

* Organizes, develops, and directs the district's financial affairs.

* Controls the receipt and disbursement of all district monies.

* Supervises and performs professional functions involved in analyses and auditing of accounts, vouchers, and other records.

* Prepares statements of financial condition.

* Analyzes complex accounting problems.

* Operates a large-scale accounting program.

* Prepares suitable reports and directs the establishment and maintenance of extensive accounting and related records and files.

* Utilizes various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

* Ensures that disbursement of funds is within budgetary authorization limits.

* Prepares internal and external financial reports for the Board as well as funding agencies.

* Prepares the monthly Board Secretary's Report and reconcile it monthly with the Treasurer of School Moneys' Report.

* Maintains a general ledger for funds in accordance with GAAP procedures and auditing requirements.

* Prepares and distributes monthly budget reports by location, monitoring accounts for over-expenditures and returning purchase orders with account status to appropriate department heads when the potential for over-expenditure occurs.

* Reviews recommended budget transfers to be submitted for Board approval.

* Recommends and implements systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.

* Reviews at least once per year all student activity accounts.

* Assists the Business Administrator with budget preparation.

* Provides technical assistance and conducts workshops regarding financial and accounting procedures for principals and administrators when requested or needed.

* Acts as a liaison with external auditors and gathers data during preparation of the audit(s) to ensure that thorough, accurate and timely interim and final reports are made.

* Addresses all audit recommendations and corrects audit exceptions as directed.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: 12-month position; Salary to be determined by the Board