24-25 - Doyle - Accounting Manager - Auxiliary Services/Munis - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw)
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Location: Madison, WI 53711
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24-25 - Doyle - Accounting Manager - Auxiliary Services/Munis - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw)
Budget/Planning/Accounting
Doyle Administration Building
Compensation: $79,768.00 - 103,022.40 Annual Salary
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
About This Posting
This is an "applicant pool" posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available. For more information about teaching at MMSD and about our application process, go to www.mmsd.org/teach-madison.
Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to assist the Comptroller with maintaining financial records specific to Auxiliary Services, including Building Services and Food Services; to prepare and issue accurate and timely financial reports and analysis to District administrators, the Board of Education, and outside agencies; to ensure financial obligations are met; maintain internal accounting control system to assure assets are secure against loss, unauthorized use, or disposition; and ensure financial transactions are completed according to management authorization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following represents responsibilities for this position working in conjunction with the Comptroller and the Planning, Budget, Procurement and Accounting Services team. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Fiscal management
Financial reporting
Financial transaction support services
Other
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual so classified.
Next Steps:
Environmental Adaptability:
Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.
Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasking as directed by the supervisor.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.
Budget/Planning/Accounting
Doyle Administration Building
Compensation: $79,768.00 - 103,022.40 Annual Salary
MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
About Our District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.
About This Posting
This is an "applicant pool" posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available. For more information about teaching at MMSD and about our application process, go to www.mmsd.org/teach-madison.
Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to assist the Comptroller with maintaining financial records specific to Auxiliary Services, including Building Services and Food Services; to prepare and issue accurate and timely financial reports and analysis to District administrators, the Board of Education, and outside agencies; to ensure financial obligations are met; maintain internal accounting control system to assure assets are secure against loss, unauthorized use, or disposition; and ensure financial transactions are completed according to management authorization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following represents responsibilities for this position working in conjunction with the Comptroller and the Planning, Budget, Procurement and Accounting Services team. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Accounts receivable.
- Collections
- Reconciliations.
- Budget monitoring and analysis
- Inventory management
- Monthly State and Federal Food and Nutrition Claims to the Department of Public Instruction
- Commodities
- Internal audit.
- Preparing journal entries
- Referenda reporting
- Reconcile Primero Edge with General Ledger
- Review Food service Production Reports
- Monitor and Reconcile Referenda spending. Preparing reports.
- Prepare Journal entries and monthly adjustments for schools, building services and food services
- Budget Liaison support for school buildings including month meeting and training
- Communication and strong team spirit.
- Support to the Accounting Services Team.
- Support to Auditors.
- Leadership and creative thinking when problem solving.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting plus at least five years accounting work experience or equivalent combinations of experience and formal education.
- Experience with large scale accounting software solutions.
- Experience in managing in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, including strategic use of spreadsheets to streamline workflow.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence, ie, valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate positively and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to reengineer current procedures to maximize district procedures.
- Demonstrate leadership and strong interpersonal skills to accounts payable staff and other district employees.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the individual so classified.
Next Steps:
- Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
- Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.
Environmental Adaptability:
Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.
Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasking as directed by the supervisor.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.