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Chief School Business Official (CSBO) / Treasurer

West Virginia Department of Education • Charleston, WV, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4w ago

JobID: 32241

Position Type:
Administration (Operations)/Treasurer/Chief School Business Official

Date Posted:
9/25/2024

Location:
Summers County Comprehensive High School

County:
Summers County Schools - website

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold or be eligible to hold certification as Chief School Business Official (CSBO)
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate or Master’s preferred.
Preference for a person with successful school finance experience in areas related to the position
A broad knowledge of school system’s operations.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for governmental entities.
Knowledge of technology such as Excel, MS Word, etc.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Criminal Background Check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-G-4.
Drug Test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-H-1.

JOB GOALS: To serve as treasurer and administer the financial affairs of the school system; to serve as custodian of all financial assets; to be responsible for the preparation of the annual budgets; to prepare monthly and annual financial statements for all funds maintained by the school system; to invest all available funds for either short or long term periods in interest-bearing accounts and to determine the amounts of such investments at the best return available; to be responsible for payrolls and related functions; to be responsible for accounts payable; to audit the accounts of the individual schools and ensure the resolution of any findings noted.

SALARY: Based upon teacher's state scale, years experience, and degree level plus monthly supplemental of $950

TERM: Minimum 240 days

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the Business Manager for the school district.
Provide leadership for the school district’s budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
Works cooperatively with West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) personnel, school district staff, and community representatives to implement good business practices for attaining district goals as they relate to fiscal integrity and accountability.
Oversees and directs the operation of finance for the school system within the realms of accounting, budget and treasury to ensure compliance with WVBE policy, WV code, and all applicable laws.
Develops and manages the annual budget and oversees the budget development process for the school system; compiles annual budget requests from the administrative personnel and compiles them for recommendation to the Superintendent.
Maintains budgetary controls to ensure that expenditures are made in accordance with the approved budget.
Monitors all budget categories and provides fiscal information as required.
Monitors the allocation of fiscal resources to system programs, related communications, receipts, and financial analysis. Acts as administrative fiscal officer for the district.
Receives requests to adjust budget accounts and recommends to the Superintendent approval for budget transfers.
Receives and reviews all supplemental budget projects and recommends to the Superintendent for budget supplements.
Provides maximum investment of funds.
Prepares monthly financial statements of all funds maintained by the school system and presents copies of the reports to the Board, the Superintendent, the State Board of Education, and other interested parties.
Prepares annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, publishes the statements, and submits copies to the Board, the Superintendent, and the State Board and other interested parties.
Prepared monthly financial reports of all special program revenues and expenditures.
Attends all regular and special meetings of the Board of Education, and other such meetings related to the Department of Finance when requested by the Superintendent.
Responsible for the capital assets inventory system.
Provides a uniform system of financial accounting for individual schools.
Provides periodic training on the financial reporting requirements of the individual schools, ensuring that annual audits are conducted of all school accounts; and following up on all findings noted to ensure that they are resolved within a timely manner.
Works closely with all departments to develop revenue sources fully to maximize resources for the school system.
Submits required reports to the WVDE in an accurate and timely manner.
Participates in continuing professional development activities and maintains a current authorization as the Chief School Business Official (CSBO)/ Treasurer.
Attends professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative financial initiatives. Attends state, county and regional meetings concerning finance and business administration as approved by the Superintendent.
Maintains those ethical business processes required for the efficient financial operation of the school system.
Utilizes self-appraisal for the improvement of administrative skills.
Demonstrates unbiased attitudes in fulfilling administrative responsibilities.
Uses technology to facilitate and enhance completion of job responsibilities.
Performs other such duties as directed by the Superintendent.