Join our amazing team in Windham Central Supervisory Union as an Assistant Business Manager! You will play a vital role in supporting the Director of Finance and the public school districts we serve. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills to handle time-sensitive tasks.

The outstanding benefits are an added feature to this position with excellent health/dental benefits, options for a health saving account with a generous employer contribution as well as sick, personal, and vacation days. There is also a pension available for this position!

WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Accountant

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

APPROVED BY: Superintendent of Schools

UPDATED: 6/2024

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Five years governmental accounting experience preferred

POSITION OBJECTIVES: The accountant will provide accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the budgets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with directing all financial accounting.
• Assists with set-up and controls for the encumbrance accounting system.
• Provides accounting services essential to the preparation, administration, supervision and control of the budgets.
• Assists with obtaining annual budget requirements for all districts and programs and assists with the preparation of the annual budgets.
• Assists with the preparation of periodic and monthly financial reports.
• Serves as the accountant for regular budget and grants.
• Assists with the collection of tuition, rental and other money’s due to the districts.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining an effective inventory control and property accounting system (implementation of GASB 34).
• Assists with the supervision of the accounts payable process and expenditures.
• Reconciles and verifies monthly bank statements, as assigned.
• Responsible for monthly analysis and close.
• Prepares financial and other budget reports at regular intervals.
• Assists with the supervision of clerical aspects of assigned insurance matters.
• Recommends changes and improvements to the accounting system, as necessary.
• Assists and oversees internal controls.
• Assists with bid documents for supplies, services, equipment, fuel oil, etc.
• Assists with the annual audits as assigned.
• Assists with DOE data collection and reporting requirements related to school funding.

Other duties as assigned by the superintendent

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works independently for the most part, planning and implementing broad programs within the organization. Work is checked primarily through consultation and agreement with others while directly reporting to the Director of Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following:

Education and Experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred, CPA a plus

Five years governmental accounting experience preferred

Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Computer Skills and Experience. Experience and proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs required. Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office preferred.

Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, school boards, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, State Agencies and Legislative Committees.

Additional Competencies. The individual in this position must possess the following:

Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations.

Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Cooperation – being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity – being honest and ethical.

Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Independence –guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Social Orientation – preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.