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- Establish and monitor procedures which ensure timely and accurate reconciliations
- Prepares the filing of all financial documents for the review by the Senior Executive Director of Finance & Operations.
- Review and approve all journal entries and budget amendments.
- Reviews transactions for compliance with policy.
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- Considerable knowledge of accounting and expenditure control systems and procedures.
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex financial data and evaluate accounting problems.
- Exercise considerable initiative and judgment in analyzing the operational needs of the department.
- Prioritize work and meet various deadlines as necessary.
- Research, organize and present clearly oral and written reports with appropriate recommendations.
- Establish and maintain calm, effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of day to day operations.
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- Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
- Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
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Accounts Manager, - Portland, United States - Portland Public Schools
Description
Position Type:CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Date Posted:
5/7/2024
Location:
Finance
Date Available:
07/01/2024 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Finance & Operations, the Accounting Manager will supervise the accounting functions for the School Department. This will include supervising both the staff and grant accountants. Responsible for
the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports for the district, including oversight and review of grant reports, invoices, and/or other special reports. Responsible for the coordination of external audits and provision of required information.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
for remote work.
Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual
orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran
status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
