EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree required upon application. Preferred areas of study are business, accounting, and finance.

SKILLS

• Four years of accounting experience required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google G-Suite, spreadsheet software, and accounting software required
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical procedures and/or governmental regulations
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions required
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist in the efficient operation of the Business Office with ongoing accounting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Works closely with business office staff and the Chief Financial Officer in the areas of federal and state grants/contracts management, special projects, analysis and monitoring of fiscal processes, reconciliations, and cost analysis
• Compiles statistical and financial data for the purpose of providing reports, developing budget recommendations, providing financial summaries to other personnel, and/or ensuring compliance with established guidelines
• Maintains knowledge of all grant and contract guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with awards and funding agency requirements
• Develops, monitors, and updates procedures to ensure full utilization of all financial resources and grants/contracts
• Develops and amends budgets in conjunction with program budget managers, including initial grant proposals and ongoing budget management
• Performs cost analysis, including cost projections of assigned projects, proposing recommendations for improved efficiencies, and cost effectiveness
• Review and approve travel expenses
• Provides information about program guidelines and updates to Directors regularly
• Collaborates with Directors, Business Office, and program specialists to manage grant funds and budgets efficiently and effectively
• Creates and monitors required financial and data report submissions for completion, timeliness, and accuracy
• Manages bank reconciliations for ESC
• Manages indirect cost charge information on a monthly or as needed basis
• Manages check cycle obligations; transfers cash to meet these obligations
• Monitors and processes quarterly Medicaid Administrative Claiming information for ECI and/or client programs
• Monitors and approves expenditures for proper coding, cost allowable, and compliance with funding awards, budgetary limits, and purchasing regulations
• Processes monthly payoffs for payroll
• Oversees computation of internal charges
• Assists auditors as needed
• Learns duties of other business office staff
• Creates bimonthly reports for Board of Directors meetings
• Prepares annual 1099 information returns
• Travel may be required as a part of job responsibilities
• Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the CFO. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
• Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned