Special Funds Accounting Manager

Special Fund Accounting Manager

The Special Fund Accounting Manager will manage all aspects of our special funds accounting. In FY25, this encompassed the management of over $25,000,000 across 40 grant accounts, 12 revolving accounts, and 5 capital project accounts, including the accurate posting of 1,000+ liquidations from 600+ purchase orders and the processing of 500+ requests for funds through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education GEM$ grant accounting system, all in collaboration with and service to over a dozen local educational leaders (principals, directors, etc.) who originate and manage special fund programs. This position requires the utmost discretion, sensitivity, and professionalism at all times along with excellent accounting and organizational skills plus the ability to multi-task and work in tandem with a team of business / finance department leaders. Reports to : Chief Financial Officer.

This is a full time, 12-month non-union position currently scheduled for 1970 hours per year. Schedule, salary and benefits will be determined by the guiding documents established by the Revere Public Schools Nonunion Compensation Working Group.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree, preferably in an accounting-related field (may be waived based on more extensive experience) Experience with bookkeeping and accounting Adept at working with numbers Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook, particularly Excel Ability to multi-task without sacrificing accuracy Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality Highly organized, detail oriented, independent, proactive problem solver, with consistent initiative and follow through Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for others Effective written and verbal communication skills Have a willingness to learn new and different administrative tasks, software and approaches to improve efficiency and effectiveness Collaborate well with variety of constituents within and outside of the School System Enjoy working in a shared office environment

Preferred Candidates Will

Have 7 or more years fund accounting experience in a school or municipal setting Be experienced in MUNIS Be experienced in GEM$

Business / Finance Office Core Values

All candidates must be committed to the four guiding principles of our Business / Finance Office :

• Legal : Respect the rule of law
• Accurate : Every dollar in its place
• Efficient : Everyone works hard and smart
• Helpful : Love those we work with and for