BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general direction of the Director of Finance, the Coordinator of Finance assists in the planning, development, and management of technical fiscal record keeping, audit and reporting functions. Supervises and evaluates fiscal services staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following; 

• Prepares a variety of reports mandated by state and federal agencies
• Works directly with site and departmental managers, preparing and monitoring budget, accounting and payroll activity
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget, interim budgets and budget revisions
• Coordinates and assists in both internal and external audits
• Develops and analyzes financial projections of District income and expenditures
• Assists in fiscal year closing reconciliations and entries
• Implements sound fiscal plans, internal control systems and audit activities to insure the District’s financial integrity, including the development of standard operating procedures and the integration of automated systems
• Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of fiscal services department employees
• Assists in planning and assembling data for advisory groups and school site committees
• Conducts staff development and training meetings
• Monitors, assists and supports Associated Student Body (ASB) accounts at all schools
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Of:

• Principles of statistics and accounting
• Auditing procedures and standards
• Office management principles, methods and procedures
• Legal provisions and requirements concerning the business and payroll procedures of a school district
• Statistical and research methods
• Automated computer systems, databases, spreadsheets

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability To:

• Plan, organize and administer the operations and activities of the Finance Department
• Administer budget and financial controls
• Train and evaluate staff
• Analyze and interpret data
• Analyze, interpret and administer laws and regulations relating to a school district
• Analyze and prepare financial statements and reports
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Plan and coordinate inter-departmental activities
• Implement general policy decisions into effective plans of action
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Delegate responsibility
• Meet schedules and time lines

  Education & Experience:

  Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience, involved in the areas of accounting, payroll and financial record management. Two years of supervisory experience.  Must have a working knowledge of California school accounting practices.

  Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or similar field; or any combination of professional training or experience equivalent to four years in financial analysis, or in fields directly related to position.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  Physical Effort / Work Environment:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  • Light to moderate physical effort
  • Frequent standing, bending or walking
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  • Indoor Environment.

  Terms of Employment

  Work Year:  Twelve (12) Months

  Salary Schedule:  Classified Management Salary Schedule:  Range I

About Pittsburg Unified School District

Awarded the College Board’s Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll award in 2016 for expanding access to college, Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is one of 130 school districts across the nation recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. PUSD is a K-12 district serving the community of Pittsburg, California. Founded in 1933, the school system is committed to providing an excellent opportunity for all students to learn. Comprised of eight elementary schools, three junior high schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative education high school, an adult school, independent study options, and a preschool program, the school district serves more than 11,000 students. PUSD is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, fifty minutes outside of downtown San Francisco.

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