Start Date: July 1st or as mutually agreed upon.

Position Type: Full-time, 260 days

Location: District Administration

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Year-Round Managers/Coordinator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Up to ten years of accounting/manager experience could be honored. Pay Range $63,905-$81,288

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Purpose of the Job: The Accounting/Payroll Manager is responsible for performing critical accounting applications for the District, including the Charter School. Reconciles accounts for all fund types and performs technical accounting procedures and data collection/management operations that affect the financial report. Other roles include governmental fiscal policy and regulations, interpretation of statutes at the local, state and federal levels and tracking of the multiple funding streams for all Funds. Responsible for preparation and certification of the October Student Count.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Experience: 5+ years in a related field. Fund accounting and school finance experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

Other: Must qualify for fidelity bonding requirements of the District.

Must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and be cleared
Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.
Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
Must pass pre-employment physical
Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs)
Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data.
Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
Understands and reports on how district data is stored, processed and transmitted by the district and by third-party Agents of the district;
Provides and/or restricts access to district staff and other parties to secured school, district, or department data as authorized or required;
Possesses strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to mitigate the risk of errors that could affect department operations, staff performance, and organizational goals
Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

Essential Duties of the Job and Responsibilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

Under the direction of the Director of Business Services, shall be responsible for managing the accounting related activities of all funds and local/state/federal grants, the October Student Count and other duties as assigned.

Under the direction of the Business Director help manage the customary accounting functions for all revenue, expenditures, assets, and liabilities for all funds
Responsible for guiding the preparation of the October 1 Funded Pupil Count (CDE-4).
1. Adhere to guidelines set forth in the CDE Student Count Manual.
Responsible for supervising payroll processing, accounts payable, and grant accounting functions.
1. Approve monthly and other periodic payrolls.
2. Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid accounts and related.
3. Assist with the financial management of all local/state/federal grants.
Responsible for maintenance and administration of the Infinite Visions (School ERP Pro) accounting system.
1. Fiscal year roll over, including all steps from calendars to position set up accurately for HR to generate contracts.
2. Chart of Accounts setup.
3. User setup and maintenance.
Prepare for and coordinate the annual audit performed by the District’s certified accounting firm.
Assist Business Director in transmitting and reconciling the annual financial Data Pipeline submission to the Colorado Department of Education.
Assist with preparation of financial reports for the Board of Education, Superintendent, Directors, Building Principals, Program Administrators, and Grant Coordinators.
Assist with preparation of financial and other reports for Mountain View Charter School.
Prepare salary and payroll FTE calculations for certified and classified employees.
Prepare the payroll budget forecast using building FTE, prepare salary schedules for all employees, step increases, and cost of living increases.
Assist in the review and posting of monthly reports, including, but not limited to:
1. Fund allocations and accruals.
2. Field/Activity Trips Transportation report entry.
3. Food Services imports (Sales/Revenue, Catering, Commodities, other).
Monitor bank/investment account balances.
1. Authorize transfers among the District’s checking/investment accounts to meet the cash flow requirements.
Coordinates the hiring process of Business Services personnel and provides recommendations to the Director of Business Services.
Assist with evaluating all personnel under his/her direct supervision.
Serve as the primary contact and liaison for payroll benefits programs.
Conduct departmental staff meetings, training and related.
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed to meet organizational demands and project deadlines
Ensures sound decision-making and proactive problem-solving to prevent and address issues that may impact department operations, staff performance, or organizational goals.
Fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment by encouraging open communication, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts constructively to maintain a positive and productive team culture
Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Business Services or Superintendent.

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other:

Advanced skills in applied public school accounting are preferred.
Working knowledge of Colorado Department of Education (CDE) fiscal policies and procedures, GASB and Public School Finance.
Ability to analyze accounting data and prepare financial statements.
Proficient knowledge in the operations of computer-based accounting systems and Excel.
Maintain effective communications with staff, entities and others.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Payroll/Benefits Accountants and Accounting Specialists

Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; feel or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, waist to overhead, waist to floor and overhead to floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a school setting. Travel from site to site may occasionally; be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges is generally quiet with occasional increase when working events or with equipment. Must be able to work in person.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze and compute. Frequently required to compare, communicate, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and compile. Occasionally required to copy, synthesize and negotiate.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. This job description is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the District.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at

https://www.canoncityschools.org/departments/human-resources/employment

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:

Screening of applicants will begin: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The position is open until filled.

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14^th Street, Cañon City, CO 81212 719-276-5700

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14 th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org

Accounting/Payroll Manager for Business Services