Director of Accounting
Join Our Team at Central York School District!
Central York School District is looking for a detail-driven, strategic financial leader to join our Business Office as Director of Accounting.
In this key role, you'll support the CFO and oversee vital areas such as payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, audits, grant compliance, and state/federal submissions. You'll also manage fixed assets, tax collections, procurement, and provide financial oversight for school-affiliated groups. This position plays a critical part in school board reporting and labor negotiations.
Make a meaningful impact in public education while advancing your career in school finance.
The anticipated start date for this position would be around July 1, 2025.
Salary: $76,762 - $107,467 per year based on candidate's experience and qualifications.
Central York School District serves more than 5,500 students and 700 employees across seven buildings throughout the district. Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employer's in York County by the PA Department of Labor!
Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.
Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in either business management, accounting, finance, or a minimum of five equivalent years of service required.
- Leadership skills in accounting, mathematics, analysis, and conflict resolution.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the payroll and accompanying information to ensure that personnel receive remuneration in an accurate and timely manner.
- Provide for the timely submission of various local, state, and federal reports, including Title IX.
- Assist in maintaining a district-wide equipment inventory program for fixed asset management.
- Prepare month-end and year-end journal entries and supporting schedules necessary to complete the annual financial report.
- Provide for the bidding of appropriate supplies and equipment, prepare terms and specifications, and provide the board secretary with the necessary information to meet the legal requirements of advertisement.
- Complete the annual Homestead mailing and billing.
- Financial Oversight of PTO groups, including 990 forms.
- Assist the school district in negotiations with all support staff bargaining units.
- Prepare the food service budget and year-end reporting.
- Assist the CFO in the development of the annual budget.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for school board meetings.
- Facilitate audits of the school district accounts by both the local and state auditors.
- Manage the accounting and reporting for all District grants and Federal Programs. Ensure the District complies with all federal, state, and District regulations and policies. Provide quarterly reports.
- Responsible for tuition invoicing for child accounting.
- Complete all necessary forms for the budget and annual financial report as required by the state.
- Monitor and assist with the tax collection process to ensure that it is operating according to board policy and business procedures.
- Attend school board meetings and other district meetings, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO.