FRPN0358075-0000
2025-10-06T00:00:00
2025-09-26T00:00:00
Position: Financial Officer Location: Freeport Public Schools, Freeport, NY Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person Schedule: Monday–Friday---Position Overview:Freeport Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified and detail-oriented Financial Officer to support the Business Office in managing district financial operations. This role includes budget development, financial reporting, grant compliance, audit preparation, and oversight of daily accounting functions. CPA or Governmental Accounting background preferred.---Key Responsibilities:· Assist in preparing and managing the annual district budget in collaboration with administrators.· Prepare and submit required financial reports including:o Annual ST-3 and schedules to the NYS SAMS system.o Quarterly extra-classroom activity fund reports to the Board of Education.o Financial updates for School Finance Committee and Board meetings.· Oversee general ledger maintenance, monthly closings, and all core accounting functions.· Manage federal and state grant funds in accordance with applicable guidelines.· Coordinate payroll-related financial functions including:o Wire transfers for payroll deposits.o Payroll journal entries, tax filings, and third-party payments.· Supervise Business Office operations, including:o Revenue collection and cash management.o Ensuring compliance with internal controls.· Ensure timely and accurate submission of all quarterly and year-end tax filings (IRS 941, NYS-45, 1099s, sales tax).· Support and coordinate the annual financial audit and provide all necessary documentation.· Oversee Treasurer functions including bank reconciliations and journal entries.· Work with architects and construction managers to submit capital project documentation to NYSED and the Office of Facilities Planning.· Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Business or School Business Administrator.---Qualifications:· Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or someone with governmental accounting knowledge/pursuing the SDBL program preferred· Required:o Strong analytical skills.o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.o Experience with school district or public sector finance is a plus.---Benefits:· Health, dental, and life insurance· Employee assistance program· Paid time off---
Business/Finance
Freeport UFSD
Long Island
Contract