Finance Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage all assigned Finance Units and other areas of responsibility.
• Process financial transactions by designated deadlines.
• Audit transactions for compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Maintain program/financial documentation for assigned Units at a standard that meets audit requirements.
• Prepare account reconciliations and initiate transaction corrections, as needed.
• Prepare and submit reports to oversight agencies by designated due dates; troubleshoot and correct reporting discrepancies.
• Assist District employees with pay and benefit issues and Control Agents with budget and account issues.
• Research and resolve vendor account issues.
• Maintain calendars, schedules, web page and equipment maintenance files.
• Prepare Board Agenda items and supporting reports.
• Safeguard cash and other District assets.
• Provide training and support to District staff and Control Agents in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Use and manage the operation of various financial systems used in the District (Visions, Chalk School, PAW, online banking, Federal and State reporting web portals, etc.)
• Utilize software platforms to complete job duties (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, survey monkey, etc.)
• Apply Federal, State and Local regulation, District policy and procedures; investigate and report compliance exceptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED with post-secondary coursework in a business related field of study. A degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field is preferred.
• Five years' experience in a business/finance office setting; experience in public school finance is preferred.
• Proficiency in the operation of various financial systems and the use of software applications and web-based systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and Local regulation, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting and internal control systems.