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Exhibit 4
PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION
Passaic New Jersey
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Accountant
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors degree or higher in accounting or accounting-related major.
- A valid certificate preferred as a Registered Municipal Accountant; or Certified Public Accountant; or a masters in accounting.
- At least five (5) years of work experience.
- Work experience in accounting and financial management preferably in public school accounting.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial accounting and reporting procedures consistent with statute code and GAAP requirements.
- Knowledge of accepted business practices in public school districts relative to accounting and budget preparation.
- Organization and communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal registered alien status.
REPORTS TO: School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Assistant School Business Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary
Comptroller
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations for excellent performance.
- Collect maintain and report district financial and budgetary information.
- Maintain financial records that support the development of the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary monthly report to the Board. Prepares deposits and other tasks associated with this report.
- Maintain accounting records of the districts assets liabilities revenues and expenses in accordance to approved budgets.
- Ensure that all personnel and transactions are properly charged and that expenditures do not exceed approved budget amounts.
- Ensure that all fiscal reporting dates are adhered to.
- Prepare information for the Treasurer of School Monies.
- Assist in the preparation of data for the auditors and for Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
- Assist in the processing of purchase orders.
- Compile statistical and financial data.
- Reconcile and transmit reports and payments.
- Conduct fiscal analysis to determine trends patterns and anomalies.
- Prepare and interpret budget requests including transfers.
- Evaluate the accounting system to ensure that the methods and procedures are cost effective and efficient making recommendations for needed changes.
- Assist with any audits and investigations of the district of any of its schools divisions departments offices or facilities.
- Examine budget estimates for completeness accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
- Review and approve requisitions for correct account codes.
- Use and encode budget data in approved budget submission formats and districts accounting system.
- Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms.
- Assist in long range and strategic planning for the district.
- Participate in staff meetings administrator meetings and committee meetings.
- Assist with the development preparation and administration of the budget.
- Prepare reports for the Superintendent and the Board as requested by the Superintendent.
- Work with local state and federal agencies that provide services to the district.
- Prepare district state and federal reports as required.
- Maintain effective communications with agencies and resources outside of the district representing the district at community state and professional meetings.
- Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences. Understand and communicate current developments in accounting practices through reading and participation in appropriate workshops or meetings.
- Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
- Observe strictly and exceed to avoid the appearance of conflict all requirements of the School Ethics Act and board policy on vendor relations regarding conflicts of interest in employment purchasing other decisions including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors. Submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests if applicable.
- Adhere to New Jersey school law State Board of Education rules and regulations Board of Education policies and regulations and contractual obligations.
- Perform all other duties as required by law code or Board policy.
- Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or his designee may assign from time to time and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Twelve (12) months.
- Contract terms salary and benefits as established by the collective bargaining agreement.
- Conditions established by laws and codes of New Jersey; and policies rules and regulations established by the Passaic Board of Education.
- Non-Tenurable.
EVALUATION: Evaluated by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Assistant SchoolBusiness Administrator/Assistant Board Secretary or Comptroller
Employment Type
Full-Time
