SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER 0299

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining an accurate record of the finances of a School District per powers vested under the section the Education Law of New York State appropriate to that district. The incumbent performs the financial and bookkeeping duties for the School Board and has responsibility for the receipt, disbursement and recording of all monies belonging to the district. Work is performed under the supervision of the School Board and is reviewed through periodic reports and verification of financial records and statements. Accounting records may also be subject to audit by an outside auditing agency. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Receives from the County Treasurer all public monies apportioned to the district;

Prepares periodic and annual district financial reports;

Disburse funds upon order of the School Board to pay district salaries, expenses and financial obligations;

Operates adding, calculating and other standard office machines.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices including the setting up and balancing of subsidiary and general ledger accounts; good knowledge of the methods used in preparing financial and statistical reports; good knowledge of standard office methods and practices, ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to apply bookkeeping principles to the setting up and maintenance of fiscal and accounting records; ability to learn the laws, regulations and procedures as they relate to school district finances; ability to follow oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in the exempt class; therefore, there are no minimum qualifications.

R10/16/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Exempt

RR04/22/99