SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
This is a full-time position; 261 days per school year; 7.5 hrs/day (Note: pay will be prorated for 2026-2027 school year based on start date).
BASIC FUNCTION:
Plan organize supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities for an assigned accounting functional area; train supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned accounting clerical personnel; monitor and adjust workflow and assignments to meet established time lines; supervise general accounting or payroll functions.
- Assure that financial income and expenditure transactions and records are in compliance with federal State and County rules regulations and requirements and that District policies and procedures are met; assure compliance with audit requirements.
- Assure District payroll is properly prepared in a timely manner; communicate with the County Office of Education regarding issues and timelines; direct accounting activities related to the fringe benefit program.
- Coordinate communication with various District and County departments and personnel to answer questions obtain information and resolve issues; provide information concerning related accounting functions.
- Review the preparation of regular financial statements assuring financial controls and practices in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; prepare complex financial and statistical reports budgets and summaries related to budgeting and accounting operations and activities.
- Review financial reports and computer printouts to assure accuracy and completeness; make corrections and adjustments as necessary.
- Assure time lines are met; maintain proper controls and records for receipt of funds and supplies and for disbursement and reallocation of funds; assure accuracy and timely preparation of reports and records.
- Communicate with vendors and employees to arrange payment or resolve discrepancies as necessary; assist assigned personnel with difficult complex and unusual issues.
- Recommend improved procedures and policies; provide information as necessary in support of budget preparation; assist supervisor in the preparation of financial statements and State and federal records and reports.
- Operate a variety of office equipment such a computer terminal calculator typewriter microfiche viewer and copier.
- Perform internal audits; check and review a variety of records accounts and reports for accuracy conformance and timeliness; assist with calculations; inspect for proper encumbrances disencumbrances allocation of categorical funds and processing and payment of invoices and other accounts payable.
- Attend a variety of accounting-related meetings and workshops.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Accounting budgeting and auditing principles practices and procedures.
- Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
- Preparation of comprehensive accounting reports.
- Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
- Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Operation of a computer terminal.
- District organization operations policies and objectives.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
- Plan organize supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities.
- Train supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Maintain and audit fiscal records and accounts in a school district.
- Perform difficult and complex accounting work in the preparation maintenance and review of District financial records accounts and reports.
- Assure compliance with applicable District policies procedures and governmental regulations.
- Apply applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
- Balance accounts and reconcile bank statements.
- Interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies procedures and governmental regulations.
- Operate a variety of office equipment such a computer terminal calculator typewriter microfiche viewer and copier.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Coordinate and monitor clerical accounting assignments and activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years responsible financial record-keeping experience with experience in an automated accounting environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISORThis is a full-time position; 261 days per school year; 7.5 hrs/day (Note: pay will be prorated for 2026-2027 school year based on start date).BASIC FUNCTION:Plan organize supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities for a...
SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
This is a full-time position; 261 days per school year; 7.5 hrs/day (Note: pay will be prorated for 2026-2027 school year based on start date).
BASIC FUNCTION:
Plan organize supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities for an assigned accounting functional area; train supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned accounting clerical personnel; monitor and adjust workflow and assignments to meet established time lines; supervise general accounting or payroll functions.
- Assure that financial income and expenditure transactions and records are in compliance with federal State and County rules regulations and requirements and that District policies and procedures are met; assure compliance with audit requirements.
- Assure District payroll is properly prepared in a timely manner; communicate with the County Office of Education regarding issues and timelines; direct accounting activities related to the fringe benefit program.
- Coordinate communication with various District and County departments and personnel to answer questions obtain information and resolve issues; provide information concerning related accounting functions.
- Review the preparation of regular financial statements assuring financial controls and practices in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; prepare complex financial and statistical reports budgets and summaries related to budgeting and accounting operations and activities.
- Review financial reports and computer printouts to assure accuracy and completeness; make corrections and adjustments as necessary.
- Assure time lines are met; maintain proper controls and records for receipt of funds and supplies and for disbursement and reallocation of funds; assure accuracy and timely preparation of reports and records.
- Communicate with vendors and employees to arrange payment or resolve discrepancies as necessary; assist assigned personnel with difficult complex and unusual issues.
- Recommend improved procedures and policies; provide information as necessary in support of budget preparation; assist supervisor in the preparation of financial statements and State and federal records and reports.
- Operate a variety of office equipment such a computer terminal calculator typewriter microfiche viewer and copier.
- Perform internal audits; check and review a variety of records accounts and reports for accuracy conformance and timeliness; assist with calculations; inspect for proper encumbrances disencumbrances allocation of categorical funds and processing and payment of invoices and other accounts payable.
- Attend a variety of accounting-related meetings and workshops.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Accounting budgeting and auditing principles practices and procedures.
- Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
- Preparation of comprehensive accounting reports.
- Modern office practices procedures and equipment.
- Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Operation of a computer terminal.
- District organization operations policies and objectives.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
- Plan organize supervise and participate in financial and statistical record-keeping activities.
- Train supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Maintain and audit fiscal records and accounts in a school district.
- Perform difficult and complex accounting work in the preparation maintenance and review of District financial records accounts and reports.
- Assure compliance with applicable District policies procedures and governmental regulations.
- Apply applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
- Balance accounts and reconcile bank statements.
- Interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies procedures and governmental regulations.
- Operate a variety of office equipment such a computer terminal calculator typewriter microfiche viewer and copier.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Coordinate and monitor clerical accounting assignments and activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years responsible financial record-keeping experience with experience in an automated accounting environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
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