Accounting Coordinator - Special Programs

The job of Accounting Coordinator was established for providing fiscal management to program activities with specific responsibility for internal and external budget development, management and reporting:processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies;providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel; and analyzing expenditures against budget. Essential Functions Administers a wide variety of financial information, files and records to include analysis and interpretation (e.g. contracts, program records) for the purpose of ensuring program fiscal responsibility and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines. Compile a wide variety of financial information (e.g. budget development, monitoring, reporting, rate calculations, personnel and contract management; year-end reporting; E-grant reporting; components 1,2,3 funds, ad hoc reporting) for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information. Develop and make recommendations (e.g. staffing for Special Education, Early Intervention, IDEA COMP I & 619; salary and benefit calculations and scenarios; estimates of budget amounts/revenue; discrepancies with board approved positions ) for the purpose of processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies. Responsible for compliance with policies, procedures and funds for the purpose of processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information. Monitor related financial activity (e.g. DCIU Board minutes; budgetary request forms; rent calculations;) for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed. Participate in meetings, in-service training, workshops, (e.g. Early Intervention management team; non-public supervisors; special programs supervisors; district director meetings; SEPA EI task force; school district for year placement requirements) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Prepare a wide variety of written materials and reports (e.g. fiscal performance for Special Education, Early Intervention Non-public, OPTIONS and Teaching and Learning programs) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements. Processes a wide variety of financial information for the purpose of updating, interpreting, and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices. Propose budget and staffing patterns (e.g. rates; contracts; estimated actual rates) for the purpose of processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies. Recommend procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to budget/finance functions (e.g. detailed Expenditure Status Report; Roster of Personnel, Special Ed supervisors) for the purpose of providing direction and/or available budget balance and program fiscal activity decision making to determine necessary corrective action. Approve IDEA reimbursements received from the Delaware County districts/charter schools for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established federal policies. Researches a wide variety of financial and administrative topics for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations that impact the organization's operations. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Job Related Area. 5-7 years in accounting, budgeting and finance, or similar role accepted in lieu of education