Primary Purpose:
To assist in the efficient operation of the Business Office with ongoing accounting.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferred areas of study are business, accounting, and finance
Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- Four years of accounting experience required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google G-Suite, spreadsheet software, and accounting software required
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical procedures and/or governmental regulations
- Demonstrated ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions required
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Working Conditions:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing
- Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving
- Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
- Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate occasional regionwide and/or statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
- Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Works closely with Director of Finance in the areas of federal and state grants/contracts management, special projects, analysis and monitoring of fiscal processes, reconciliations, and cost analysis.
- Compiles statistical and financial data for the purpose of providing reports, developing budget recommendations, providing financial summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Maintains knowledge of all grant and contract guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with awards and funding agency requirements.
- Develops, monitors, and updates procedures to ensure full utilization of all financial resources and grants/contracts.
- Develops and amends budgets in conjunction with program budget managers, including initial grant proposals and ongoing budget management.
- Performs cost analysis, including cost projections of assigned projects, proposing recommendations for improved efficiencies, and cost effectiveness.
- Creates and monitors required financial and data report submissions for completion, timeliness, and accuracy.
- Manages bank reconciliations for ESC.
- Manages indirect cost charge information on a monthly or as needed basis.
- Manages check cycle obligations; transfers cash to meet these obligations.
- Monitors and processes quarterly Medicaid Administrative Claiming information for ECI and/or client programs.
- Monitors and approves expenditures for proper coding, cost allowable, and compliance with funding awards, budgetary limits, and purchasing regulations.
- Processes monthly payoffs for payroll.
- Oversees computation of internal charges.
- Assists auditors as needed.
- Learns duties of other business office staff.
- Creates bimonthly reports for Board of Directors meetings.
- Prepares annual 1099 information returns.
- Travel may be required as a part of job responsibilities.
- Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the CFO. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly.
- Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
- Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
- Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
- Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
- Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
- Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures.
- Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
- Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
- Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Number of Work Days: 226