Financial Secretary

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, assist with the school finances, activity and other related areas

Essential Functions
? Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and
the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is
able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
? Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or
documents as requested.
? Prepare for the annual audit of the school district's finances.
? Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and
reporting for all financial records as required by law.
? Responsible for entering child nutrition claims, applications, site monitoring and attend
trainings
? Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the
educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by
conducting research.
? Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
? Enter Employee leave
? Set new hires up in Trends and enter salary information
? Maintain all records for the Activity Funds, purchase orders and balances
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not

meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines,
and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
? Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
? Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
? Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g.,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
? Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
? Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance,
transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
? Ability to develop and implement projects.
? Effective verbal and written communication skills.
? Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
? Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and
professional growth.
? Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted
in the course of work.

Education
Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business
Administration.
Experience
Successful Supervisory experience preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt