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Financial Responsibilities: Directly responsible for the management of fiscal appropriations for the Business Office budget. Quantify annual academic building appropriations. Creation, preparation and distribution of budget detail and summary sheets for all buildings and departments. Coordination of annual district budget review of budget records. Analysis of budget increase requests/appropriation transfers & necessary reporting to support/decline justification. Sole responsibility for accounts receivable function relative to District Facility Usage, Non-Resident Tuition & miscellaneous items as needed. Assist District Treasurer in various bookkeeping tasks. Collaborate shared service requests via ESBOCES for all departments; review for accuracy and ensure that requests are in line with internal budget requests before submitting to Superintendent for final certification. Take cognizance and support calendar of NYS deadlines for tax reporting, state aid and various statutory reporting.Public Use of Facilities Administration: Oversee facility use support staff with regard to facility use policies, provide guidance and coordinate training for facility use software. Determine eligibility of external organizations and verifying compliance of insurance certificates for facility use in accordance with policy. Administrative Responsibilities: Review and update district insurance policies including general liability, automotive, excess workers compensation, student accident insurance, and dental; amending policies as needed. Verifying that all insurance certificates are compliant with regulations. Provide guidance to school nurses relative to Student Accident Insurance. Act as a liaison between insurance representatives and legal team. Work with legal team to prepare agreements with external organizations. Prepare contracts for Board of Education approval.

• Office Management & Administration• Finance Management• Human Resource AdministrationResponsibilities included the management of financial activities such as planning and procurement, maintaining the general ledger, and the preparation and analysis of financial reports. This involved approving purchase and travel requisitions, determining funds availability and implementing funds transfers as required. Monitoring expenses and applying cost-saving strategies was the key to my success at this organization. Maintaining excellent customer relations with banks, insurance companies and vendors made a significant impact in tactical negotiations and resolving discrepancies. Additional functions included the coordination of office operations, execution of payroll, benefits administration, recruiting and interviewing. Assigned and reviewed subordinate work, managed calendars, coordinated travel, and engaged in marketing initiatives and business development events as needed.