SUPERVISOR OF BOOKKEEPING

Job Details
Job ID: 3452444
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: February 23, 2021
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
The following is an opening for a Supervisor of Bookkeeping at Paul Rodrigues Administration Building -Bookkeeping Department.

Qualifications:

•Lead a team of Accounts Payable support staff, supervise, cross train, and provide overall guidance to the Bookkeeping Staff.
•Establish and maintain procedures for the timely and efficient payment of all purchased items and materials.
•Monitor and routinely report on district accounts
•Ensure that district financial systems adhere to fiscal accounting best practices and regulation.
•Develop, implement and maintain a continuous internal audit program of the District's accounting system.
•Provide timely and accurate financial information and ensure the integrity of the financial data by instituting proper internal controls.
•Generate documentation for the preparation and creation of financial reports, reconciliations and prepare for audits as needed.
•Conduct monthly analysis of accounts and recommend administrative budget controls when required.
•Prepare documentation and financial reports necessary for submission to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) of the District's annual financial reports.
•Assist in the fiscal year end closing process by providing financial analysis on accounts and support for year-end closing transactions.
•Maintain procurement records. Ensure vendor compliance. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel.
•Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, departmental deposits, and reconciliations
•Understand and be able to implement DESE function codes into all purchase orders.

Terms of Employment:

Non-Union, calendar year position
Salary: $68-$75,000.00 based on experience

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Bedford 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.

Job Requirements
The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information
Andrew O'Leary, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations
455 County Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Phone: (508) 997-4511
Email: aboleary@newbedfordschools.org