Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Full time Nampa School District

Description

Position Title: Accounting Supervisor

Department: Finance

Location: District Office

Classification: Classified, Exempt

Reports To: Finance Manager

SUMMARY:

Supervises the Accounts Payable division of the Finance Department; serves as the senior accountant for the Finance Department; provides ongoing financial management services; performs a variety of highly complex accounting functions; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and evaluates the work and performance of the accounts payable staff.

Prepares and submits financial reports to the State and other agencies as required.

Maintains fixed asset and inventory accounting system.

Takes a lead role in the annual independent audit which requires lead documents and full financial statements.

Oversees and supervises all accounting functions and ensures compliance with Federal and State requirements.

Interprets and implements new accounting standards and procedures, and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, bonding requirements, IRS regulations and other applicable requirements.

Tracks and analyzes key financial statistics and data.

Reconciles bank statements.

Manages the District's Purchasing Card Program.

Reconciles and closes each accounting period, including year-end. Coordinates preparation for new fiscal year and rollover of financial date from fiscal year to fiscal year.

Prepares and reconciles quarterly and yearly cash balance reports.

Generates internal and external financial reports.

Reconciles investment accounts.

Prepares journal entries

Maintains cash flow projections

Provides accounting and financial support and training to internal and external customers as needed.

Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing staff projects, which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations, and disseminating information.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounts Payable Department

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, public administration, economics or business required.

Current designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in finance and accounting administration, and previous experience supervising and evaluating staff required, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY SKILLS:

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest, time value of money, tax rates and discounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with severe abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office) spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access) required; presentation software and accounting software required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; occasionally walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual's disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and meets deadlines with severe time constraints.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 248 calendar assignment.

I hereby understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with the District is of an at-will nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that the nature of this at-will employment relationship may not be changed by an act unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by the Board of Trustees.

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The employment relationship with the District is of an at will nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause.

Benefits

Benefits: All full time staff are eligible to receive the following benefits:

Low deductible medical and vision insurance through the State of Idaho

Dental

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick and personal leave

PERSI Retirement

Job Details

Schools

Finance

Start Date

July 2026

Salary

$92,703.00 - $117,570.00 per year

Subjects

Human Resources