FINANCIAL ASSISTANT (School)

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education with further training in secretarial skills
• Some Bookkeeping Experience preferred
• Strong public relations skills
• Ability to handle multiple office assignments
• Proficiency in typing (must pass a typing (40 wpm) and proofreading test)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in word processing software
• Proficiency in oral and written communication
• Loyalty and discretion
• Proficient in the use of voicemail and email

Essential Functions

• TYPES CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING MEMORANDA, LETTERS, AND REPORTS
• ANSWERS AND DIRECTS TELEPHONE CALLS FROM PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
• RESPONDS TO COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
• RECEIPTS AND COUNTS ALL MONIES RECEIVED BY OFFICE
• Maintains proper bookkeeping for all accounts
• REQUISITIONS SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS; MAINTAINS INVENTORY OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
• PREPARES, FILES, AND RECORDS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PURCHASES FOR ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• PREPARES, FILEDS, AND RECORDS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PURCHASES FOR ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• PREPARES SPECIAL REPORTS RELATED TO ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• CORRELATES ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, THE PUBLIC, AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES
• EXHIBITS PROFESSIONALISM IN ALL ON-THE-JOB INTERACTIONS
• INPUTS AND RETRIEVES DATA AND TEXT, INCLUDING STI AND MSIS DATA AS ASSIGNED
• ORGANIZES AND MAINTAINS DISK STORAGE AND FILING

Job Summary

To ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school.

Essential Functions:

• TYPES CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING MEMORANDA, LETTERS, AND REPORTS
• ANSWERS AND DIRECTS TELEPHONE CALLS FROM PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
• RESPONDS TO COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
• RECEIPTS AND COUNTS ALL MONIES RECEIVED BY OFFICE
• Maintains proper bookkeeping for all accounts
• REQUISITIONS SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS; MAINTAINS INVENTORY OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
• PREPARES, FILES, AND RECORDS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PURCHASES FOR ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• PREPARES, FILEDS, AND RECORDS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PURCHASES FOR ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• PREPARES SPECIAL REPORTS RELATED TO ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• CORRELATES ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, THE PUBLIC, AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES
• EXHIBITS PROFESSIONALISM IN ALL ON-THE-JOB INTERACTIONS
• INPUTS AND RETRIEVES DATA AND TEXT, INCLUDING STI AND MSIS DATA AS ASSIGNED
• ORGANIZES AND MAINTAINS DISK STORAGE AND FILING

Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.

Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students, and administration.