DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This work involves the responsibility for the business management activities of a moderately sized school district. This position involves considerable independent responsibility for accurate and efficient management of school district financial and operating affairs. Work is performed under the general direction of the Board of Education and the administrative head of the district. Supervision may be exercised over supportive clerical personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Prepares financial and statistical reports for the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools and State authorities;
• Keeps records of receipts and expenditures and bonded indebtedness;
• Prepares tentative school budget, payrolls, purchase orders and other business reports;
• Maintains and updates school insurance coverages and records;
• Conducts correspondence and distributes information on matters where general policy has been determined;
• May act as purchasing agent for the school system;
• Manages and operates the school district's general books of account
• Manages school district receipts and disbursements, including tuition billing;
• Makes deposits and investments;
• Conducts correspondence with appropriate state and local authorities to promote financial stability;
• Acquires an understanding of computer capabilities as they pertain to financial concerns and adapts to changing computer program needs;
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or her designated representative.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of modern business administration procedures and equipment; good knowledge of public personnel practices and budgetary procedures; good knowledge of accounting methods; ability to readily acquire familiarity with the laws, regulations, policies and functions of the school district; ingenuity and resourcefulness in handling administrative problems; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.