Accounting Manager

Full Job Description: Accounting Manager

Salary/Compensation:Business Grade 9 BG-9

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees and supports the districts accountingoperations including general ledger management accounts payable payroll accounting fixedasset accounting bond accounting and financial reporting.
Under the guidance of the Controller this role ensures accurate general ledger coding andreporting in line with the State of Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS) requirements. TheAccounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate timely and transparent financialinformation maintaining strong internal controls and supporting compliance with Board policiesdistrict business practices state and federal regulations and generally accepted accountingprinciples (GAAP).

Key Functions:
Administers accounting procedures across the District and ensures compliance withBoard policy and state and federal reporting requirements
Supervises accounting operations and direct reports including general ledger activitiesjournal entries account reconciliations expenditures encumbrances and requisitions
Manages month-end close balance sheet reconciliations and reclassification entriesand maintains financial internal controls
Leads year-end audit preparation OCAS reporting and tax filings (1099s and 1042s)
Coordinates financial reporting systems works with ERP vendors to resolve issues andvalidates Board of Education reporting for encumbrances and expenditures
Provides payroll accounting backup and support
Oversees bond fund tracking encumbering expensing and reporting

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration or a combination ofeducation and equivalent work experience

Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory accounting experience or equivalent work
experience in a financial analytical or accounting field

Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work non-standard hours during peak periods such as month-end close auditpreparation and year-end reporting
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and ability tomeet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
Ability to analyze financial data and identify issues and solutions
Ability to work proactively and anticipate risks or needs
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships across departments
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
Alignment with district core values

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning achieve ambitious goals and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college careers and life. Our core values of equity character excellence team and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

Required Experience:

Manager