Assistant Auditor - School Finance

City of Brockton • Brockton, MA • 2h ago

SALARY: \$106,917 - \$116,831 / Annually Commensurate with experience.
Step Salary System to be awarded annually on the anniversary date of
hire and would typically start at Step 1. Please note the salary range
indicated is firm. REPORTS TO: City Auditor Under general direction,
employee plans and prioritizes the majority of work independently, in
accordance with standard practices and previous training. Employee is
expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by
adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. Instructions
for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of
desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Work is generally reviewed
only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions,
and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in
arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: The employee is accountable for the quality
and quantity of work done by subordinates and assures the accomplishment
of the assigned work in the prescribed manner. Assigns work based on
varying capabilities of employees; assures that completed work meets the
required standard of quality, timeliness and cost, taking corrective
actions as necessary, including rejecting the work. The Assistant City
Auditor for the School Department will serve as the key liaison between
the City Auditor\'s Office and the school department, ensuring
compliance with financial standards laws, and regulations. This role is
crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing the
processing journal entries, overseeing the creation and managing of
school funds, and supporting the fiscal operations of the school
department. The position will collaborate closely with school management
and city staff to improve systems and streamline processes related to
grants, accounts payable, and overall financial reporting. Essential
Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended
only as illustrations of the various @type of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from
the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to
the position. Key Responsibilities: Account Setup and Management: Manage
the creation of funds in MUNIS (the district\'s accounting system) for
the school department using UMAS(Uniform Massachusetts Accounting
System) guidance. Ensure that all newly created accounts are in
alignment with the DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education) Chart of Accounts and UMAS Chart of Accounts. Journal Entries
and Compliance: Review and manage the processing of journal entries for
the school department, ensuring they meet UMAS standards. Provide
assistance to the school department\'s fiscal employees and managers
regarding grants, accounts payable, and the auditor\'s office functions.
Grant System Development and Education: Collaborate with the city\'s
Quality Tech team to develop a streamlined grant management system to
support school employees. Educate school staff on processes related to
grants and accounts payable by creating and distributing relevant forms
and posting them on the city auditor\'s website. Schedule 19 Reporting:
Complete and submit Schedule 19, which shows city-side costs absorbed
for school functions, on an annual basis to the school\'s central office
and DESE. Liaison Role: Act as the primary liaison and representative of
the City Auditor\'s Office for the school department, particularly to
theSchool CFO and central staff. Serve as the sole point of contact for
questions and processes that require adherence to Massachusetts General
Laws(MGLs) for both city and DESE standards (Chapter 40, 44, 70, 603).
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