MANAGER, INTERNAL ACCOUNTS

Compensation

Salary Schedule

Overview

Ensure the timely processing of authorized financial transactions and preparation of accurate financial accounting within the section.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field) from an accredited institution or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

Three (3) years of experience in governmental accounting, finance or budgeting required.

Experience in the financial control process, in a governmental accounting environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting; ability to use microcomputers and scalable computing environments; ability to read and interpret Federal regulations, Florida Statutes, State Board Rules, and Department of Education technical bulletins. Knowledge of and commitment to decentralized decision-making and accountability for results.REPORTS TO: Senior Manager-Internal AccountsSUPERVISES: NoneMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, CopierPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted.Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.* Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.* Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks.* Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts in managing all operations and functions within the Internal Accounts Section consistent with District priorities and District goals.* With and through staff, help develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for the Section.∗ Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts in gathering feedback and evaluating the effectiveness of the section as perceived by the users of their services.* Work closely with the Senior Manager, Internal Accounts in the reconciliation process of Internal Accounts monthly financial reporting.* Travel required to provide on-site internal account training to bookkeepers and principals.* Assist in the management and monitoring of user access to the internal accounts accounting software system.* Serve as back-up for the cash-management system, positive pay process, as it relates to internal accounts.* Monitor, observe, and provide expertise to schools, senior leadership, and other district personnel to monitor and maintain district and state mandates, policies and guidelines tha