The Northampton Public School is seeking an Assistant Business Manager! ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGEROne (1) Full-time Vacancy40 Hours per week Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Grade D Salary: $71596 - $99673 Proposed Start date: July 1 2026 Definition:Position is responsible for assisting the Business Administrator with financial oversight of financial activity including accounting auditing purchasing grants and accounts payable management payroll revenue collection and supervision of business office staff. Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the Business Administrator as neededSupervise Business Department staffManage grants including financial monitoring of spending requesting funds assisting grant writers and administrators with guidelinesComplete final reports for DESE and EECManage monthly accounts payable bill warrants including preparing invoices for payment and entering into MUNIS software for processingPrepare bill warrant for school committee approval and submission to AuditorParticipate in bi-weekly payroll approval by approving time sheets and proofing completed payroll reports for teacher summer and other special payrollsAssist with monitoring the budget through financial reports and prepare journal entries and budget transfers as neededPerform a variety of functions for the End of Year ReportGenerate extensive reports using MUNIS and ExcelServe as liaison for departments teachers City Hall staff and the public on school finance mattersManage and monitor school department petty cash and complete related activities and records with the City reconciling of Student Activity Fund agency and checking accountsPerform special projects as requestedPerform a variety of related duties as :The work requires examining analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems situations or transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Requires understanding interpreting and applying federal state and local :The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors conditions or unusual circumstances; evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering analyzing and evaluating facts or data; or determining the methods to accomplish the :The employee has access to confidential and sensitive information in the course of performing work including personnel and financial information. Education and Experience:A Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or three to five years of relevant experience required. Three years experience in the business office of a school district preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience. Physical Motor and Visual Skills:Physical SkillsThe work involves sitting standing walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects such as files boxes of papers office supplies and office equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Motor SkillsThe job requires motor skills for activities such as moving objects and using office equipment including but not limited to telephones personal computers handheld technology and other office equipment. Visual SkillsVisual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes. BENEFITS:Full benefits and privileges are consistent with the Non-Represented employees. If Hired: Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
The Northampton Public School is seeking an Assistant Business Manager! ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGEROne (1) Full-time Vacancy40 Hours per week Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Grade D Salary: $71596 - $99673 Proposed Start date: July 1 2026 Definition:Position is responsible for as...
The Northampton Public School is seeking an Assistant Business Manager! ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGEROne (1) Full-time Vacancy40 Hours per week Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Grade D Salary: $71596 - $99673 Proposed Start date: July 1 2026 Definition:Position is responsible for assisting the Business Administrator with financial oversight of financial activity including accounting auditing purchasing grants and accounts payable management payroll revenue collection and supervision of business office staff. Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the Business Administrator as neededSupervise Business Department staffManage grants including financial monitoring of spending requesting funds assisting grant writers and administrators with guidelinesComplete final reports for DESE and EECManage monthly accounts payable bill warrants including preparing invoices for payment and entering into MUNIS software for processingPrepare bill warrant for school committee approval and submission to AuditorParticipate in bi-weekly payroll approval by approving time sheets and proofing completed payroll reports for teacher summer and other special payrollsAssist with monitoring the budget through financial reports and prepare journal entries and budget transfers as neededPerform a variety of functions for the End of Year ReportGenerate extensive reports using MUNIS and ExcelServe as liaison for departments teachers City Hall staff and the public on school finance mattersManage and monitor school department petty cash and complete related activities and records with the City reconciling of Student Activity Fund agency and checking accountsPerform special projects as requestedPerform a variety of related duties as :The work requires examining analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems situations or transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Requires understanding interpreting and applying federal state and local :The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors conditions or unusual circumstances; evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering analyzing and evaluating facts or data; or determining the methods to accomplish the :The employee has access to confidential and sensitive information in the course of performing work including personnel and financial information. Education and Experience:A Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or three to five years of relevant experience required. Three years experience in the business office of a school district preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience. Physical Motor and Visual Skills:Physical SkillsThe work involves sitting standing walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects such as files boxes of papers office supplies and office equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Motor SkillsThe job requires motor skills for activities such as moving objects and using office equipment including but not limited to telephones personal computers handheld technology and other office equipment. Visual SkillsVisual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes. BENEFITS:Full benefits and privileges are consistent with the Non-Represented employees. If Hired: Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS Fingerprint Background Checks prior to start of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
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