Financial Specialist III

Location: School Administration Center
Supervisor: Federal Programs Director
Employment Period: 12 months
Employment Status: Full-time
Hiring Range: $25.14 - $40.00 (H-15)

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and accounting support for the Title I, II, and IVa programs.
• Plans, initiates, and carries to completion clerical and administrative support activities.
• Maintains financial records on incoming correspondence and action documents, and follows up on work in progress to ensure timely response or action.
• Formats and types confidential and general correspondence, reports, and statistical data; tabulates and prepares reports of financial and statistical data.
• Compiles data for reports; gathers and interprets information from appropriate sources; may prepare information and presentation packets for use by a supervisor or coordinator.
• Submits requisitions as required based on procurement amount, issues purchase orders to vendors, and tracks spending based on approved purchase orders.
• Works with the Director on grant management:
  • Submits requisitions as required based on procurement amount, issues purchase orders to vendors, and tracks spending based on approved purchase orders.
  • Monitors purchases and coordinates submission of invoices and/or material receipts to Finance to ensure timely payments to vendors.
  • Enters budget transfers and monitors available funds.
• Processes travel paperwork for professional development activities for division and federal programs, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures.
• Coordinates payments for conferences related to education, tuition reimbursement, and professional development, maintaining accurate records and adhering to budget guidelines.
• Fields questions and assists others in the absence of the Director of Federal Programs and Executive Director's Administrative Secretary.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate's degree preferred.
• Demonstrates good communication and human relation skills.
• At least three years of experience as a secretary in an educational institution or office setting (for external candidates only).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Munis or other financial management software, preferred.
• Knowledge of federal program requirements pertaining to Title I, II, and IVa.

Pay

$25.14 - $40.00 per hour