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Coordinator of Budgets and Accounting

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job duties.)

Recording all required financial transactions of District 61 and Macon-Piatt Special Education District in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the Illinois Program Accounting Manual.
Completes final review of accounts payable checks and prepares for mailing.
Assists with the completion of the annual budget and financial reports as requested.
Assists with organizing the audits as requested.
Maintenance of financial records and issuance of pertinent financial reports.
Current monitoring and reconciliation of general ledger reports.
Assists with accounting control.
Assists District staff in interpreting and understanding financial data and reports.
Security oversight of financial and human resources software.
Completes monthly and annual reports as required by State regulations, requested by the Board of Education, or District Administrators.
Supervises and evaluates Accounts Payable Analyst.
Coordinates purchase order activities for the purpose of ensuring purchases are processed correctly and in a timely manner
Maintains financial records for the purpose of ensuring completeness and availability of records and compliance with District policy and established regulatory guidelines.
Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.

Assists buildings with purchasing and payables process, and student activity accounts.
Respond to inquiries of staff and administration for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration/Management.
At least five (5) years of experience in accounting or finance required; school business experience preferred.
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Financial Accounting Software
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices with strong knowledge of the Illinois Program Accounting Manual is preferred.
Skills, knowledge, abilities:
- Ability to exert strong leadership in the field of accounting and to inspire superior performance in members of the staff.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to make firm decisions in the areas of responsibility and to delegate responsibility to members of the staff.
- Ability to develop and implement short and long-range plans and processes.
- Ability to function independently and effectively in addition to being a member of the business office team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
- Good interpersonal skills with administrative staff and support.
- Able to use office equipment

4/1/2026

4/12/2026

4/1/2026

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