Assistant Director, General Accounting
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- Central Administration
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- Sep 14, 2023 Post Date
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Title: Assistant Director, General Accounting
Department: Financial Services
Reports To: Director, General Accounting
Salary Range: $83,116 - $107,685
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Job Summary
Assists the Comptroller and the Director, General Accounting with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the General Accounting Department. Acts as the key resource to the Director, General Accounting in managing all financial reporting and accounting work for the School District of Philadelphia which includes the oversight, creation, maintenance and preparation of financial statements as well as compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. Makes decisions regarding day-to-day operations and the preparation of complex fiscal transactions and financial schedules. Develops policies and procedures as it relates to generally accepted accounting principles and government accounting standards. Coordinates financial reporting with the District’s auditors as it relates to accounting and reporting requirements.
Essential Functions
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Provides primary support to the Comptroller and Director, General Accounting; assists in managing the day-to-day operations and oversight of the General Accounting department and all related functions and activities.
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Oversees and manages all components of the accounting and financial reporting functions related to the District; performs advanced accounting and financial reporting functions. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a professional and paraprofessional accounting staff engaged in the recording, analyzing and reporting of the District’s financial operations. Oversees key financial data and accounting information needs essential to the District’s financial stability and controls.
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Develops accounting policies and procedures which conform to Government Accounting Standards and Board (GASB); oversees the coordination and preparation of subsidiary and general ledger information as well as journal vouchers with business users and the consolidated reporting as part of the annual reporting process.
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Keeps abreast of current accounting standards and principals and GASB which impact the District; ensures that the District is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and government accounting standards.
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Serves as the key accounting resource in the use of reporting and spreadsheet tools such as EXCEL and Seagate Crystal Reports to extract, determine, analyze and review financial and accounting data.
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Reviews the propriety of accounting entries; conducts highly sophisticated financial analyses and uses this information to impact financial performance.
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Leads process improvement projects and develops performance measurements and management reports.
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Develops and establishes monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes for financial reporting and accounting.
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Coordinates with the Systems Administration Unit on ADVANTAGE accounting needs. Interfaces with internal and external auditors as well as external audiences on advanced accounting requirements.
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Coordinates and directs business operations on their accounting entries, data maintenance and accounting requirements.
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Maintains, controls and monitors many of the District’s accounting processes and entries. Prepares a variety of accounting reports and financial information as needed.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting at an accredited college or university.
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Seven years of full-time, paid, professional accounting experience in a large public or private institution which have included fund and grant accounting, financial statement preparation, and advanced financial analyses, at least three of which have been in a supervisory capacity and have included project leadership and process improvement experience.
Note: A CPA or a master’s degree in business administration or accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
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the principles, practices and procedures of accounting as promulgated by the Government Accounting Standards and Board (GASB).
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mainframe and PC accounting software and systems.
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the State and City’s accounting and budgeting requirements for school districts or public entities. o the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance system.
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the current methods and techniques utilized in the effective administration of day-to-day operations. o supervisory methods and techniques.
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the principles, practices and procedures of government accounting, including fund and grant accounting o the use of a wide variety of data processing systems and personal computer software, especially as they relate to accounting and financial analyses. \
Demonstrated ability to:
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plan, schedule, review and oversee the work of a staff of accountants and paraprofessionals involved in key accounting functions for the District.
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plan, schedule, review and oversee the work of many business users who provide input.
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handle multiple activities simultaneously.
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to comprehend and analyze organizational and procedural problems and make recommendations for improvements and implement them.
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devise, modify and implement accounting policies and procedures.
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prepare advanced accounting entries and financial reports.
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validate accounting information which is entered into the ERP Finance system.
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analyze, improve and resolve major problems in accounting operations and procedures.
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prepare financial analyses and interpret results.
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plan, organize, and direct project activities and process improvement initiatives.
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effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
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establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
