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COMPTROLLER

Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools | Wayne, NJ

  

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CountyPassaic
Posted Date 11/22/2024
Expiration Date12/02/2024
Description 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
 
 
POSITION:      COMPTROLLER
                  
QUALIFICATIONS:                
·      Baccalaureate degree in Accounting (CPA preferred and post-Bachelor’s education is an asset)
·      Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience (with at least 2 years in a school district)
·      Demonstrated applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing, budgeting, bookkeeping and fiscal record-keeping
·      Demonstrated knowledge of computer operations, software and hardware used in the performance of accounting, budget analysis, fiscal analysis and fiscal reporting responsibilities
·      Demonstrate ability to read, write, speak, and understand/communicate English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
·      Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
·      Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character
·      Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Board
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Coordinates and integrates the work of Accounting, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
  • Ensures that payroll is conducted accurately, timely and meets all local, state and federal requirements regarding pension, taxes and related employee deductions.
  • Ensures that accounts payable and purchasing documents are processed efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
  • Supervises the accounting staff and ensures that the accounting and financial reporting systems are accurate and consistent with GAAP.
  • Prepares monthly forecasts and cash flow statements/analyses.
  • Acts as liaison with external auditor to ensure thorough, accurate and timely annual audit.
  • Applies principles, methods, and procedures used in modern accounting auditing.
  • Applies the laws, rules, and regulations governing the installation, operation and keeping of accounts and their application to specific situations.
  • Organizes, develops, and directs the district’s financial affairs.
  • Controls the receipt and disbursement of all district monies.
  • Supervises and performs professional functions involved in analyses and auditing of accounts, vouchers, and other records.
  • Prepares statements of financial condition.
  • Analyzes complex accounting problems.
  • Operates a large-scale accounting program.
  • Prepares suitable reports and directs the establishment and maintenance of extensive accounting and related records and files.
  • Utilizes various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ensures that disbursement of funds is within budgetary authorization limits.
  • Prepares internal and external financial reports for the Board as well as funding agencies.
  • Prepares the monthly Board Secretary’s Report and reconcile it monthly with the Treasurer of School Moneys’ Report.
  • Maintains a general ledger for funds in accordance with GAAP procedures and auditing requirements.
  • Prepares and distributes monthly budget reports by location, monitoring accounts for over-expenditures and returning purchase orders with account status to appropriate department heads when the potential for over-expenditure occurs.
  • Reviews recommended budget transfers to be submitted for Board approval.
  • Recommends and implements systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.
  • Reviews at least once per year all student activity accounts.
  • Assists the Business Administrator with budget preparation.
  • Provides technical assistance and conducts workshops regarding financial and accounting procedures for principals and administrators when requested or needed.
  • Acts as a liaison with external auditors and gathers data during preparation of the audit(s) to ensure that thorough, accurate and timely interim and final reports are made.
  • Addresses all audit recommendations and corrects audit exceptions as directed.
 
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:            12-month position; Salary to be determined by the Board
 
 
County
Passaic

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