Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in financial systems, accounting, budget analysis, or financial management.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the theory, methods, principles, and practices of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial and administrative data to develop and generate reports for financial decision-making.
• Familiarity with governmental financial automated systems.
• Ability to effectively use automated financial systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

• Oversees the performance of financial systems and resolves system-related problems.
• Works with customers, departments, and agencies to evaluate, recommend, implement, and test system enhancements or upgrades.
• Maintains user accounts and security; designs and develops reports.
• Manages data, performs software testing; performs acceptance testing, and acts as school system liaison with the county to ensure user requirements are met.
• Ensures the integrity of the finance, accounting, and budget data and records.
• Oversees reconciliation of monthly financial reports and recommends necessary budget adjustments to meet operating needs.
• Performs a wide range of financial accounting and related budget tasks for the division.
• Conducts research and analysis of finance, budgeting, and/or procurement issues to be used to formulate management decisions.
• Provides technical advice and assistance in financial matters divisionwide.
• Reviews and approves financial data interfaces from major subsystems such as payroll and food services.
• Coordinates fiscal month and year-end closing activities including monitoring the status of major financial processes and transactions such as carryover.
• Provides backup support for user training and helpdesk functions.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.