POSITION SUMMARY:
The
incumbent performs specialized financial work in connection with the
accomplishment of required fund transactions and the short-term investment of
idle funds. The primary responsibility
of the incumbent in this class is to provide an internal control element within
the Office of Financial Services. Work
performed involves the receipt, deposit, disbursement of funds and includes the
maintenance of appropriate fund accounting records and the application of
internal control procedures. The work is
performed under general direction of the Director of Financial Services.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Prepares short-term cash flow
forecasts for the purpose of requisitioning funds from the County and investing
unexpended or surplus funds;
Contacts officials of various
financial institutions to secure best return for the investment of school funds;
Determines appropriate duration of
such investments and transfers funds to proper bank accounts as investments
mature;
Develops quarterly investment strategies,
on a fiscal year basis, and provides written reports to management;
Maintains bank services agreement and
signature card files, bank safekeeping agreements and Master Repurchase
Agreements required for the investment and custody funds, and update when
appropriate;
Receives and deposits Board of
Education funds in proper accounts, review cash receipt vouchers prepared by
other departments for accuracy and prepares accounting worksheet for investment
and wire disbursements;
Submits daily copies of cash receipt
vouchers, with necessary tapes, for recording such transactions into the system;
Ensures the collateralization of all
deposits according to Maryland Law;
Maintains Cash Book for all
disbursements and receipts for all bank accounts except bank accounts for
individual schools;
Monitors check balances on a daily
basis to ensure fund accounts are maintained at a minimum relative to checks
outstanding;
Disburses funds and maintains control
over the signing and distribution of payroll and vendor checks;
Confirms electronic batches;
Oversees administration of the payroll
direct deposit program and the payroll debit card program;
Prepares monthly financial reports on
Cash Balances and Investments for the Board of Education;
Prepares monthly Cash Requirement
reports for the Board of Education and the County;
Invoices and collects funds due the
Board of Education by agencies, schools, etc.;
Maintains file documentation for the
proper receipt disbursement and reporting of unclaimed checks of Escheat Funds
to the State of Maryland;
Formalizes and revises procedures when
necessary for any and all functions within the Office of the Assistant
Treasurer;
Conducts the annual Lease Purchase
Equipment Finance bid and vendor selection;
Prepares quarterly debt ratio
calculations and makes time reimbursements from escrow;
Maintains bank relationships and renews
bank contracts, when applicable;
Serves as the System Administrator for
on-line bank services, including daily banking, funds transfer and ACH
fraud-control;
Oversees the Single Use Account (“SUA”) Payment Program and the MySchoolBucks
On-Line Payment Program;
Serves as a Trustee for OPEB
Investments; and
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of treasury and
accounting functions involved in the receipt, custody, disbursement and
short-term investment of funds and maintenance of related records;
Ability to properly interpret laws,
regulations and policies;
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with schools, County and bank officials; and
Demonstrated leadership and
administrative competency;
Must possess strong written and verbal
communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPT preferred; at
least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or
finance, preferably working in a CPA firm or in a school system; or any
equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the
position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees, provides guidance and direction to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.