Fiscal Officer II - Bongabari, India - New Haven Public Schools

Description

FISCAL OFFICER II - SPECIAL FUNDS EDUCATION
Note: This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.
Hires into this class shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security.

Terms of Employment: 12 months, Local 3144, Range 10 ($73,456 - $115,803)

NATURE OF WORK
This position is responsible for the fiscal, management and administrative work involving the preparation, analysis and recording of complex financial data. The work involves establishing and maintaining accounting records for Federal, State and Local grants. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer or his/her designee and the Director of Special Funds, and is reviewed for conformity with accepted standards and established procedures.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Serves as the program manager of assigned grant(s). Analyzes financial transactions, prepares and posts financial data, such as revenue, expenditures and encumbrances, and disbursements to general and/or subsidiary ledgers; makes corresponding entries to computerized and manual accounting records.
• Prepares financial reports and statements including reports on cash disbursements and receipts for internal and external use
• Prepares and reviews cash flow and revenue forecast reports.
• Prepares financial reports and statements for internal and external use.
• Processes requisitions and other requests for payment.
• Reviews purchase orders in accordance with the District's and City's procurement policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of contracts or agreements related to the grants.
• Collaborates with other District leaders to ensure funds are expended in accordance with approved budgets and abstracts, and that programmatic activities supported by the grants are executed.
• Reviews grant abstracts for completeness, accuracy and conformance to budget and payroll requirements as well as adherence to established departmental requirements.
• Sets up grant related budgets and monitors spending patterns.
• Convenes periodic review meetings with key stakeholders.
• Advises and assists in the proper use of sub grantee budget procedures and reporting forms.
• Reviews financial reports of sub grantees for accuracy and resolves discrepancies
• Analyzes sub grantee reports and meets with them to offer technical assistance on establishing and maintaining financial reports and record-keeping systems.
• Reviews procedures for adherence to standard accounting principles.
• Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, municipal finance, or business administration. Prior experience managing or conducting oversight of Federal grants required. A minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting involving the
analysis and recording of financial transactions and the preparation of financial reports; any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of GASB and Federal grant reporting requirements strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of financial transaction analysis and classification.
• Ability to analyze and interpret accounting data and fiscal reports and prepare standard and specialized reports.
• Ability to interpret contract language.
• Ability to interpret and implement pronouncements of the Government Accounting Standards Board and ensure compliance with restrictions on grant funds.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise judgement in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and present ideas effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office suite of products; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Prior experience with MUNIS accounting system or comparable financial system
• In city travel is required for site visits and monitoring of sub contracts