School Business Support

Primary Purpose: The School Business Support is responsible for the management, operations, and staff of the School Business program. This position will oversee all business support services provided to clientele, lead trainings and professional development for regional LEAs, and implement strategic plans to grow the client base in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Education Service Center, Region 2.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor ́s degree in Accounting or business (required)
• Advanced degree in accounting or business (preferred)
• CPA or TASBO certification (preferred)

Experience

• Knowledge of school business office (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years experience supervising staff
• TxEIS and/or Skyward business database experience (preferred)
• Three (3) years of School Business experience (preferred)

Special Knowledge And Skills

• Thorough knowledge of school finance including district accounting procedures and FAR guide
• Excellent presentation skills and experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Knowledge of community, state, and federal entities/resources to appropriately and effectively coordinate services for identified clients
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, unique or specialized accounting principles and the ability to understand and interpret financial data
• Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems, develop data, and recommend improved procedures while working effectively with those in the district administration such as Business Managers and Superintendents

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Complies with state, federal laws and regulations
• Complies with requirements for the maintenance of accurate and complete records as required by ESC 2 and TEA
• Implement policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of business operations
• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements and related budget reports
• Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, and work to ensure all safety and regulatory guidelines are adhered to

Specific Responsibilities And Duties

• Interpret and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, and work to ensure all safety and regulatory guidelines are adhered to
• Provide effective administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and effectively manage assigned fiscal, personnel, and facility requirements
• Demonstrate responsible fiscal control and follow assigned budget procedures for the ESC2

Organizational Improvement

• Maintains a communications network that extends into the community
• Emanates a positive image of ESC 2 and the component
• Communicates the Center mission to the community and solicits support
• Maintains visibility, approachability and communication with clients, agencies, and the community
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and employ professional ethics in relationships with external clients, internal staff and the community
• Participate collaboratively with regional LEAs, other ESCs and the Texas Education Agency representatives to enhance services and support to LEAs statewide
• Serve as a representative of ESC-2 displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the education community and with the public

Professional Growth and Development

• Participates in meetings, trainings, and special events as appropriate
• Develops personal leadership skills characterized by good judgment, logical thinking, creativity and imagination.
• Assumes responsibility to acquire leadership, supervisory and administrative skills necessary for fulfilling assigned duties
• Assumes responsibility for enhancing competencies through staff development and professional organization membership. Continues self-training by attending any meetings appropriate to school business.
• Participates in professional conferences and reading current literature on school business updates through laws, rules and regulations from various sources
• Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes for fulfilling duties, including participating in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, and practices
• Employs professional ethics in relationships with regional program clients, staff, and the community
• Accepts responsibility for professional conduct regarding attendance of and attitudes toward scheduled meetings
• Accepts and analyzes constructive criticism in a professional manner

Program Management

• Management of the School Business program; participate in required program meetings/trainings/events to meet program and organizational goals
• Evaluate client accounting procedures, systems, and controls and recommend improvements in their design, implementation, and maintenance
• Oversee preparation of client monthly bank reconciliations for the operating, special revenue, debt service, construction, tax, cafeteria, and athletic accounts; review reconciliations of vendor and payroll clearing accounts
• Perform periodic budget template and cash flow analysis for clients to aid in determining cash available for investment and payment of bills
• Assist clients ́ independent auditors in conducting annual or periodic audits
• Ensure that client accounting systems comply with applicable laws and regulations including Texas Education Agency Bulletin 679 and Financial Accounting Manual
• Review and approve all purchase orders and check requests timely while verifying availability of funds for current and future program needs; submits budget amendments when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping assistance to clients personally and in conjunction with other staff in the department or other specialists in the ESC2 organization

Mental Demands

• Ability to interpret policy and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve
• Ability to multitask and crosstrain
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to prioritize tasks on a daily basis and function with constant interruptions

Physical Demands

• Occasional regional and statewide travel
• Ability to lift 15 pounds or more
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Salary: From 77075.00

Salary: To 113217.00

Salary Type Annually