Finance Assistant

Responsibilities

• Accounting and account reconciliation
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and data processing
• Grant reporting
• Banking and insurance
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Purchasing and cafeteria operations
• Financial budgeting and financial planning
• Financial analysis and financial reporting
• Forecasting and auditing
• Short-term and long-term capital plans
• Ad-hoc requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or business management
• Minimum of five years successful experience in accounting
• Knowledge of and experience with school business operations
• Experience with Munis municipal ERP software
• Knowledge of and experience with federal and state grant writing, administration, and reporting
• Experience with Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications, procurement, and processing
• Computer literate, proficient in departmental computer applications, including State Department of Education interfacing applications
• Ability to initiate, administer, and direct duties in finance, accounting, procurement, and reporting
• Effective working relationships with all Shelton Public School and City of Shelton stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to department "team" concept and organizational success

Salary

$90,000 - $100,000 plus comprehensive benefits package

Schedule

Immediate start date