Position Type: District-wide Date Posted: 8/7/2025 Location: Central Office Date Available: 08/25/2025 Closing Date: 08/18/2025 District Treasurer
The Ardsley Union Free School District has a vacancy for a School District Treasurer. The work involves the performance of fiscal duties in a school district. This is a responsible position in which the incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in maintaining a record of and reporting on the finances of a school district. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate employees. Does related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting or equivalent, CPA Preferred, Masters Degree/SDBL or Civil Service Assistant Business Manager title a plus. Experience: At least three years experience in a school district business office responsible for general ledger work or in a public accounting firm auditing school districts; knowledge of school district accounting. School District Treasurer experience preferred.
Length of Work Year: 12 Months Salary and Benefits: Depending upon experience, salary range $130,000-$160,000. Comprehensive benefits package. In addition to applying on OLAS, you must also apply on our website at www.ardsleyschools.org (click on Careers). Typical Work Activities: Cash Management - Performs bank transfers, ACH, wires, etc.
- Utilizes web-based banking sites to monitor cash movement.
- Executes legal signature on district checks.
- Communicates with financial institutions for all financial transactions.
- Reviews and establishes debt service payments including RANS, TANS & BANS.
- Works with the Assistant Superintendent for Business, Facilities and Operations on financial transactions involving cash management and proper accounting/reporting of Capital Projects.
- May confirm and/or remit federal and NYS employee withholding taxes.
- Completes annual sales tax and remits accordingly each March.
- Works with Accounts Payable Clerk and Claims Auditor to manage cash and payments are processed.
Accounting & Reporting - Enters initial budget for expenditure and revenues for all funds.
- Identifies and researches budget inconsistencies.
- Processes budget amendments and transfers.
- Reviews payroll for changes from prior payrolls and performs random review of timesheets and hourly time punch system.
- Reconciles contractual food service company's financial records to POS system.
- Records Food Service Fund journal entries to credit sales usage.
- Records journal entries for all funds and monitors general ledger codes for accuracy.
- Tracks & records revenues.
- Reconciles bank statements for all funds including Student Activities Accounts.
- Prepares monthly Treasurers' Reports for submission to the Board of Education.
- May submit ERS & TRS monthly, annual and as requested reports.
- Prepares grant forms (such as FS10, FS10(F), FS25 & FS10A).
- Prepares and reviews with Payroll Clerk quarterly wage reports (such as 941, IT-2104, etc.).
- Reviews 1099s and 1096 (if applicable) and submits to IRS.
- Reviews W-2s and submit to IRS.
Other - Monitors state aid revenues along with other revenues.
- Spearheads all year-end closing activities in close conjunction with auditors.
- Acts as lead liaison for internal, external and other auditors.
- Maintains fixed asset inventory.
- May assist in monthly BOCES bill record keeping.
- Processes foster student tuition payments and invoices as needed.
- Supervises Senior Account Clerks in invoicing for out of district parentally placed related services & special education tuition, retiree health insurance premiums, facilities rentals and other billing.
- Prepares the ST-3, Forms A and F and supporting schedules.
- Develops, analyzes and records extended school year expenses and revenues.
- Tracks accounts receivable and accrued liabilities.
- Other projects/duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business, Facilities and Operations.
Requirements: - Outstanding interpersonal skills: This position interfaces directly with school personnel, parents and the general public. It requires the ability to deal effectively with people - in person and on the telephone - and to work well under pressure. Candidates must be responsible and dependable, self-starters, with good judgment, possess a strong work ethic and be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills: The position requires someone who can handle multiple simultaneous tasks expediently and with accuracy. Attention to details is eminent.
- Superior technical skills: Competence, combining speed and accuracy, in the use of office technology, particularly, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and/or Google Suite.
- Knowledge of Wincap or NVision is preferred.
- Good knowledge of governmental accounting and record keeping;
- Good knowledge of the laws, regulations, procedures and policies related to school district finances;
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
- Ability to keep financial records and prepare reports; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively; ability to effectively use computer software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and financial software; integrity; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
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