POSITION:

Early Childhood Fiscal Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in business administration/accounting from and accredited college or university. 
2. Three-Five years' experience in auditing, budgeting, and accounting, preferably in school or government. 
3. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and Microsoft Word. 
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation- ships with employees and the general public. 
5. Ability to maintain essential records and files. 

REPORTS TO:

Early Childhood Director

JOB GOAL:

Under the director of the Early Childhood Director, performs the accounting and auditing work involved to ensure district and provider compliance with Early Childhood regulations; does related work as required. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Audits the financial records of Early Childhood Centers who provide service to District three-year-olds. Reviews findings with Centers and the Early Childhood Director and makes recommendations to the Business Administrator for adjustments to be made. 
2. Prepares projections of expenditures from providers' budgets and makes recommendations to the Business Administrator for any adjustments to budgets or payments. 
3. Reviews monthly attendance and payment vouchers submitted by providers and makes appropriate adjustments based on Early Childhood Guidelines. 
4. Assist in the preparation of the annual Early Childhood Plan. 
5. Maintains a proper audit trail and documentation for expenditures, adjustments to payment, budget, and budget adjustments for Early Childhood. Responsible for collecting and reporting teacher tracking and certification information. Maintains all records in accordance with record retention requirements. 
6. Assist early Childhood Director with district purchase orders to ensure accuracy and communicates regarding account status. 
7. Provides technical assistance to those charged with the keeping of financial records at community provider agencies. 
8. Communicates with the Early Childhood Director and Community Provider Agencies to ensure the proper use and reporting of funds. 
9. Reviews monthly wrap around vouchers for accuracy and submits them to the business office for payment. 
10. Prepares quarterly wrap around expenditure reports. 
11. Other duties assigned by the Early Childhood Director. 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months. Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance with be evaluated in accordance with board policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff. 

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