School District Treasurer - Menands Union Free School : Job Details

School District Treasurer2025-2026

With a population of just over 300 students, Menands Union Free School District is a uniquePreK-8 school and district. We are a very supportive school community, and workcollaboratively to meet the diverse needs of our students in a nurturing environment.Overview of position: This technical role is responsible for overseeing the fiscal operations ofthe district, including accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. The DistrictTreasurer plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherenceto state and local guidelines.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in business or accounting orhave equivalent experience in a school district or municipal setting. Strong organizational,analytical, and financial management skills are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities: This is a highly important accounting position. Some examples ofposition responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure double-entry accounting records for all School District Funds and accounts,including subsidiary ledgers;
• Periodically determines cash balance of School District funds;
• Assists in classifying expenditures in accordance with established codes;
• Maintaining subsidiary records;
• Review trial balances and a variety of financial reports and statements as requested;
• Maintains control accounts in a general ledger;
• Responsible for payroll preparation of all funds;
• Assists in financial planning, including budget control and budget compilation;
• Revises, systematizes, and installs account-keeping methods and procedures;
• Review ledgers of revenue received with bank statements;
• Creates and prepares spreadsheets as assigned;

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of accounting, primarily fundaccounting;
• Thorough ability to prepare and maintain accounting records and reports;
• Initiative and resourcefulness in the solution of complex accounting problems;
• Ability to analyze financial accounting records and to draw logical conclusions therefrom;
• Thorough knowledge of business English, ability to plan, assign, and supervise thework of account keeping and clerical staff;
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions;
• Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately;
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports;
• Ability to secure the cooperation of others;
• Ability to deal effectively with the pub • and give detailed oral presentations;
• Ability to readily acquire familiarity with departmental organization;
• Ability to create spreadsheets and documents utilizing various computer programs;
• Good judgment in solving complex accounting problems;
• A high degree of accuracy, initiative, and resourcefulness;
• Tact and courtesy;
• Integrity;

To apply or request more information, please contact the district office at [email protected]