Assistant Director Of Financial Operations - West Warwick Public Schools

Job Description
General Duties:

To assist the Director of Financial Operations in the efficient operation of the business office assuring that generally accepted accounting principles and practices are followed, office professionalism and confidentiality are maintained.

Essential Job Functions:

Computation and preparation of various cost and expenditure reports to reflect the financial condition of the school district as required by state and federal laws

Assist with the preparation and monitoring of the operating and grant budgets

Facilitate adherence to all contractual commitments and legal expectations of the district

Analyzes accounts, trace errors and makes correcting journal entries as necessary

Assist the Director of Financial Operations in preparing year end financial statements and preparation of audit working papers

Prepare responses to questions regarding financial statements and reports associated with various school department activities

Prepare and submit grant financial statements and cash requests

Analyze various grant, bond, legal, medical and other areas to create specialized financial reporting

Attendance at School Committee meeting if necessary

Monitor and audit school activity accounts

Check purchase order compliance with general and federal budgets and UCOA rules

Assist the Director of Financial Operations with oversight and training of business office personnel

Provide backup coverage for accounts payable and both certified and classified payrolls

Maintain confidentiality. Due to the nature of the documents and information that the person in this position will be exposed to, it is an
essential and critical minimum qualification of this position that confidentiality is constantly maintained to the highest degree.
Familiarity with the relevant district policies and state and federal confidentiality statues is required

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Operations

Reports to: Director of Financial Operations