JOB TITLE:           Assistant Business Manager                          

LOCATION:           Yazoo City and Humphreys County

SALARY:               $67,000.00 - $92,000.00

REPORTS TO:       Chief Business Officer

WORK DAYS:       235 Days - 12 Month Employee 

FLSA STATUS:      Exempt    

POSITION OVERVIEW

mASD is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its Assistant Business Manager. The Assistant Business Manager will work with the Chief Business Officer to establish processes, procedures, and systems for the financial and business operations of the mASD. He/she must be a reliable professional with broad knowledge of all accounting, financial and business principles. He/she must be a strategic thinker and an effective team leader.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Perform initial review of purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, compliance and proper documentation
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor fund/cash balances monthly
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Prepare monthly requests for funds
• Assist with performance of year-end closing procedures and preparation of year-end financial statements
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, budget amendments and long range financial planning
• Supervise payroll and accounts payable functions daily
• Supervise other business office functions as needed
• Prepare 941 quarterly tax return and other reporting annual tax reports
• Manage activity fund transactions and complete monthly activity fund reports
• Assist in preparing supporting information for annual financial audits
• Assist in internal audit functions and overseeing internal operating controls, processes and practices
• Assist in updating Finance Office Procedural Manual annually
• Verify/monitor time and attendance of central office employees
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Business Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business (emphasis in Accounting) from an accredited four-year university and related work experience
• Three (3) years in a related management role 
• Knowledge of state and federal purchasing regulations
• General knowledge of budgeting and governmental accounting
• Required skills in leadership and supervision

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and/or other office programs
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use independent judgment
• Ability to maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality and be available to work additional hours, as needed
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly and with integrity
• Ability to exhibit professionalism at all times

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business (emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field) from an accredited four-year university 
• Auditing/monitoring experience preferred
• Experience working with school accounting software
• Ability to manage time, multitask and work under pressure, if needed, to meet deadlines

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested individuals who meet minimum requirements should apply online at www.masd.k12.ms.us. Click Careers.

Questions concerning this vacancy announcement should be directed to:

Dr. Sametra Brown, Director of Human Capital and Talent Management

Mississippi Achievement School District  

662-746-2125

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.   

***The Mississippi Achievement School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

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