CHAMBERSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB
TITLE: Accounting Manager
REPORTS TO: Controller
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt; Act 93
ADOPTED by CASD BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ____
REVISION ADOPTED by CASD BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
The Accounting Manger supervises all aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
operations of the Business Office. This position also assists the Controller with reporting of financial
data.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree preferred from accredited college/university; previous accounting
experience preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures accurate and timely payment through accounts payable in all funds.
Oversees the process to ensure accurate and timely issuance of 1099's.
Prepares the application for Impact Aid
Calculates and transfers Federal Grant Funds, on a monthly basis, based on receipts and
disbursements during the month.
Provides training to all new financial secretaries on requisition entry, payment of invoices,
running reports and budget transfers.
Ensures accurate and timely accounting of expenditures for Capital Projects and Capital
Reserve Funds.
Reviews and ensures all requisitions are following the District purchasing policy and are
accounted for accurately.
Completes and submits PDE 2071 Application for Reimbursement for School Construction
Projects.
Ensures the completion of the annual General Ledger rollover of our accounting software.
Ensures accurate billing to outside entities for services provided by our District.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Draft
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
- Organization
- Written/Oral Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Self Motivated
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full time position; 8.0 hours per day, working 248 days per year
Compensation as per the Agreement between the Act 93 Administrative Staff and the
Chambersburg Area School District.
EVALUATION
Performance of the Accounting Manager will be evaluated annually by the Controller in accordance
with the Board's policy on evaluations of Act 93 employees.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Business Office Secretary
- Accounts Payable Clerk / Accounts Payable Accounting Clerk
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Demands: On the job, this employee must…
Bend Sit Must carry/lift loads of:
Squat Stand
Crawl Walk Light (up to 25 lbs)
Climb Push/Pull Moderate (25-50 lbs)
Kneel Manual dexterity Heavy (over 50 lbs)
Reach above shoulder level
Use fine finger movements
Other
Other
Work Environment: On the job, this employee…
( ) Is exposed to excessive noise
( ) Is around moving machinery
( ) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature
( ) Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases
( ) Drives motorized equipment
( ) Works in confined quarters
( ) Other____
( ) Other____
OTHER DUTIES
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of
all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not
appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities
to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The CASD is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status,
national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, or
military service (or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law) in activities,
programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans
with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information
regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped
persons, contact the Office of the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources.
SIGNATURES
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Superintendent: ____
Cabinet Member: ____
HR Director: ____
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential
functions, and duties of the position.
Employee: __ Date: _____