Chief Deputy Superintendent of Schools

at NAVAJO COUNTY GOVERNMENT in HOLBROOK, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Summary

Under limited supervision, performs professional accounting work of high level of difficulty and supervises accounting staff; performs related work as assigned.

Under limited supervision, performs professional accounting work of high level of difficulty and supervises accounting staff; performs related work as assigned.

Possibility of hybrid work model.

Essential Job Functions

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Supervises assigned accounting staff
• Participates in accounting work relative federal, state and other funding.
• Maintains accounting records; manages subsidiary accounting records.
• Closes and balances accounts at the end of the fiscal year.
• Participates in studies of accounting systems, practices and procedures.
• Utilizes automated accounting system.
• Reviews financial records for accuracy; audits revenues.
• Monitors budgets, purchasing and preparation of governmental reports to ensure compliance.
• Assists others with budgets and complying with financial requirements.
• Analyzes financial cost accounting; gathers data for analysis.
• Prepares and submits application for County. Indirect Cost Rate to ADE annually
• Calculates School Tax Rates
• Coordinates with County Finance for any required audit/reports
• Coordinates with Chief Deputy/Associate Superintendent and County Superintendent for special projects
• Coordinates with Certified Elections Officer for timelines and special elections
• Records Retention officer
• Functions as a liaison with Navajo County school district, ADE and other county dept. and represents the CSS in matters pertaining to financial admin.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of government and enterprise accounting practices and methods.

Knowledge of financial record keeping and reporting procedures.

Knowledge of grants administration and funding.

Knowledge of financial reporting practices.

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.

Skill in using financial computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets.

Skill in recording information clearly and completely and analyzing numerical reports and documents.

Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Skill in planning, organizing and directing the work of others.

Desirable Qualifications

Five years experience in accounting/school finance work; AND/OR Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; AND proficiency with specialized accounting software involving school finance.