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EmployerYazoo County School District
Location Yazoo City, MS US
PostedMarch 24, 2026

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School Business Manager
 

 POSITION TITLE:   School Business Manager  

TITLE OF SUPERVISOR:  Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and/or the   

     Superintendent’s Assigned Designee  

 SALARY:     Salary is reflective of the Yazoo County School District salary   

     schedule.  

 JOB GOAL:   To support and enhance the educational mission of the school  

     district through careful planning (budgeting based on needs and  

     available resources), sound fiscal management (how to get the most 

     and the best from available funds), and effective budget   

     administration (following proper procedures, meeting deadlines,  

     leaving clear audit trails, and balancing accounts, etc.). 

 

JOB OVERVIEW:   

 

A School Business Manager in Mississippi is responsible for all financial, budgetary, and 

administrative operations of a school district, ensuring compliance with the MS Department of 

Education and the Office of the State Auditor guidelines. Key duties include preparing the annual 

budget, managing payroll/accounts payable, overseeing fixed assets, and presenting financial reports 

to the school board. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  

 Possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field 

or the equivalent from a four (4) year accredited university with a concentration in accounting; 

Possess previous experience, of at least five (5) years, in Mississippi School District Accounting 

with multi-million-dollar accounts; 

 Hold or be eligible to acquire a license, via the Mississippi Department of Education, as a 

School Business Manager in accordance with State Board Policy Chapter 71, Rule 71.2; 

 Proficiency in the use of computer technology for accounting and other budget administration 

tasks; 

 Proficiency in accounting software, possess strong analytical skills, and have a knowledge of 

state and federal regulations; 

 Possess extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, practices, and mandated 

accounting system of budget administration and budget planning operations for Mississippi 

school districts; 

 Understand and be able to articulate all the basic principles of fund/governmental accounting; 

 Possess the ability to plan, assign, and direct staff; 

 Possess and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with any supervisors, the 

school board, department heads, and city/county officials as needed; 

 Possess prior successful experience in accounting; 

Work well with people, in various multi-faceted positions, in a leadership role; 

Demonstrate a working knowledge of all the financial requirements issued by the State Audit 

Department, Federal Grantors, and any other state and federal agencies; 

 Communicate the school district’s financial situations to the school board and the 

superintendent clearly and with transparency; 

 Work closely with the other school administrators and federal program directors/coordinators; 

and 

 Work to annually obtain eighteen (18) hours of continuing training which must be completed 

each year to maintain a current and valid certificate.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ability to earn such distinction in an appropriate 

amount of time 

MAJOR AND/OR KEY DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  

1. Serves as a resource for and participate in the development of annual and long-range 

educational plans for the school district;  

2. Manages all financial accounting records;  

3. Assures that the financial records comply with the financial accounting manual for Mississippi 

Public School Districts prescribed by the Office of the State Auditor; 

4. Reports to the Superintendent and the Board of Education monthly the financial condition of 

the school district and this reporting must include all information as required by the State 

Audit Department specifically the inclusion of five financial reports required by MS Code;  

5. Supervises the Accounts Payable Clerk and Payroll Clerk;  

6. Review all work performed by these clerks and be available to assist and guide in their daily 

work; 

7. Prepares the annual budget;  

8. Under the supervision and advice of the Superintendent, prepares the school district’s annual 

operating budget ensuring that the budget is prepared in compliance with all requirements of 

the MS Department of Education and the Office of the State Auditor; 

9. Calculates and prepares, in accordance with all statutory guidance, the annual Ad Valorem tax 

request for the school district; 

10. Collects and makes available tax and other fiscal data needed for district planning purposes; 

11. Ensures that all funds are received and deposited in an approved depository, in a timely 

manner, according to approved school board policy; 

12. Maintain the general ledger, of the school district, in a timely and accurate manner; 

13. Prepares and submits to the State Department of Education budget reports and budget 

information as required and all other required reports in advance of the deadlines;  

14. Maintains various required accounts to comprehend and account for all funds; 

15. Implements and maintains the state required accounting program for school districts; 

16. Prepares and submits, for board approval each month, current bills to be paid [claims docket]; 

17. Invests surplus or currently unused funds in accordance with Mississippi law;  

18. Maintains current knowledge of cash flow; 

19. Efficiently implements computer software programs to accomplish numerous financial 

management and accounting tasks; 

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YCSD Job Description FINAL Update on 02/20/2026 

20. After Board authorization, releases payment of funds according to approved school board 

policy; 

21. Serves as the school district purchasing agent, managing district purchasing in accordance with 

all applicable statues and approved school board policy; 

22. Ensures compliance with various local, state, and federal requirements; 

23. Supervises retirement program records, reporting, and services; 

24. Supervises employee insurance programs, records, and services; 

25. Supervises payroll operations and employee check disbursal; 

26. Supervises account reconciliation and other internal control procedures ensuring a strong 

internal control system that is continuously monitored; 

27. Supervises employee leave accounts and check stub reports for employee checks; 

28. Supervises classified personnel employees to perform various functions within the department; 

29. Recommends employment of qualified staff; 

30. Assigns staff to perform specific tasks and responsibilities within the department; 

31. Ensures that staff members are kept current, through appropriate in-service and training, with 

access to the appropriate technology for their daily operations; 

32. Provides financial and budgetary data to principals and department heads in a timely manner 

as a means for developing and maintaining an effective educational program; 

33. Participates in or initiates the formation of financial and budgetary policies intended to 

strengthen and improve program performances of the school district; 

34. Provides information to any supervisors for decision-making regarding employee fringe benefit 

programs; 

35. Advises any supervisors regarding legal complications involving financial transactions; 

36. Prepares reports and other forms of communication; and subsequently disseminates those to 

various appropriate audiences to minimize confusion and improve clarity; 

37. Attends school board and local community meetings, as well as, school district, regional, and 

state professional meetings; 

38. Proactively explains monthly financial reports to school board members with specific details 

and provide a clear understanding; 

39. Makes formal and informal reports and presentations to appropriate audiences; 

40. Utilizes specific criteria, set forth by the Superintendent, to continually evaluate departmental 

performance and productivity for optimal efficiency and productivity; 

41. Adjusts departmental processes and/or functions based on data derived from monitoring and 

evaluation; 

42. Utilizes appropriate instruments and processes to evaluate performance of assigned personnel; 

43. Creates the year-end financial statements ensuring that the financial statements comply with 

the State Audit Department's requirements and be able to produce all records at the auditor’s 

request;  

44. Manages all purchasing ensuring that all requisitions are prepared accurately and do not 

exceed the budget amount meeting all purchasing laws; 

45. Approves all requisitions before purchase orders are produced and submitted to the 

Superintendent;  

46. Reconciles monthly, with no more than one month of reconciliations in arrears, all the 

financial accounting records to the monthly bank accounts and report the reconciled balances 

to the Board of Education; 

47. Advises the Superintendent on all school district debt issue and payment; 

48. Supervises the accounting for all district Fixed Assets; 

49. Contracts with auditors and is responsible for making sure that an annual financial audit is 

performed and that all recommendations and/or adjustments are appropriately answered and 

implemented, in a timely manner, to meet all deadlines; 

50. Manages monthly requests for funds from federal grants and any other reimbursable programs 

 

 

51. Works with federal programs monitoring visits to supply needed information and 

documentation; 

52. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance daily;  

53. Ensures that the district complies with all state and federal laws concerning all financial 

matters; and 

54. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. 

Job #646350

Learn more at https://www.applitrack.com/yazoo/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Contact:
94 Panther Drive
Yazoo City, MS US