Treasurer - Secondary Level - Schlagle

LOCATION: TBD

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

JOB GOAL: To maintain the financial books of the school accounts and the budget accounts, in order to provide a learning environment with the necessary tools (supplies,equipment, etc.) for students to grow and learn through their high school years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Daily bank deposits - receipt and deposit all monies received in the school that day in accordance with all District policies and guidelines, state statutes and sound financial practices.
• Daily posting of activity to approximately 75 accounts including maintaining financial records of the student activity funds in manner prescribed by the district and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Process payments and prepare checks for all student activity disbursements in accordance with all District policies and guidelines, state statutes and guidelines and sound financial practices.
• Maintain the budget account balances to process supply, equipment, and miscellaneous items for requisitions/purchase orders through the Business PLUS system. Reconcile all accounts on a monthly basis and provide monthly report of account balances to principal and business office.
• Maintain the student debt list.
• Reconcile bank statement against SILK receipting and AA Web postings
• Prepare sales tax and expense reports. Pay sales taxes and expenses and forward to Finance Manager at Central Office.
• Work closely with athletic director and submit all referee payments on a weekly basis.
• Prepare for principal review and signature monthly financial report and forward to Finance Manager at Central Office by the 20th of each month
• Provide monthly statement of activity in each account to the club sponsor. Meet with sponsor as needed to assure such report is reconciled to their records. Maintain file of monthly reports with sponsor approving signature.
• Acts as liaison between Director of Risk and Club Sponsor for all student activity related fundraisers. Submits all fundraiser applications to Risk Department for approval.
• Attends Treasurer meetings as directed by Central Office and School Administration
• Prepare cash boxes for student activities; reconcile gate receipts, and all sources of all funds, for all school sponsored activities.
• Liaison between the soft drink distributor & students for refunds on the machines.
• Relieve receptionists once a week
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping
• Knowledge of accounting and bank reconciliation.
• Knowledge of AA Web Financial System is a plus.
• Strong communication skills.

COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION : Maintains prompt communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Performs other related work as required.

REASONING ABILITY : Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

W ORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 221 days

REPORT TO: Director of Business/Building Principal

SALARY: $16.38 - $19.57

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education policy on evaluation.

SIGNATURES:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59 th Street

Kansas City, KS 66104

913-279-2262

Title IX@kckps.org