Business Manager

Business ManagerTo assure the smooth, efficient and accurate operation of the office so that the office's maximum positive impact on the educational system can be realized as an effective part of the educational process.Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.Prepare invoices, check extensions, make bill list and write checks for general fund, activity, lunch and Debt funds.Reconcile general, activity and debt bank statements.Prepare Budgets (General Fund, Food Service Fund, Debt Funds) and amend Budgets in November, March and End of Year Final BudgetPrepare employee information for payroll, reconcile absences and process payroll.Operate calculator, computer and any other office machines.Maintain all lunch reports and records.Proficient in all current district standard software as listed on the web (List website School district website where software is listed).Keep Superintendent updated on financial changes due to new bills passed or changes in the economy.Report to the Superintendent and board on budgets.Process and approve purchase orders.Prepare reports such as: FID, Tax Levies, Transportation Report SE-4094, Special Ed report SE-4096, Pupil Accounting MSDS, SRM, Section 25e, Bond Issue Documents and Reports. EFT Monthly Sales Tax, Annual Qualifying Statement, Annual Disclosure, Quarterly Medicaid Reports, MAER Report, Bus Inventory report SE-4107, Indirect Cost DS-4513, TSDL report, CRDC Report, Request Title Funds, Final Expenditure Title Reports. Wire Transfer for debt funds. Help with Day/Clock Hours documents and reports.Lead the annual audit process.Reconcile grant expenditures and request funding from State.Maintains daily bank balances and transfers.Reconciles District bank accounts.Responsible for the annual audit.Knowledge and practical experience working with public school budgets.Knowledge of Michigan Public School Accounting PreferredPrepare Tax LeviesKnowledge of Munis Financial Account System PreferredKnowledge of PowerSchool PreferredKnowledge of MSDS (Michigan Student Data System) PreferredThe Vision of Vestaburg Community School is to empower all to create and achieve their goals & dreams.All employees are required to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel, and all job related areas.Supervisory Responsibilities: None.Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education And/Or Experience: High school graduate with an associates required or bachelor's degree preferred with 3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before vendors, administrators and staff.Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must be accurate and be able to balance accounting ledgers.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Other Skills And Abilities: Ability to work with minimal supervision. Have a positive attitude in working with staff members, vendors, and community members. Ability to pass a typing test at 60 words per minute and use a calculator accurately. Ability to operate general office equipment, personal computer, and related software. Basic knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally assist in lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and continuously will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints and working with frequent interruptions.Terms Of Employment: 12-Month Position Eight (8) hours per day Salary per negotiated agreement