Finance Specialist

Job Title : Finance Specialist

Reports to : Chief Financial Officer

Dept. / School : Business Office

Wage / Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Pay Grade : CT6

Date Revised : 10 / 03 / 2025

Primary Purpose :

Oversee the Districts fixed asset inventory and site-based inventories, assist in all accounting and auditing functions for the Business Office, and ensure that the district is in compliance with all federal, state, and local accounting standards.

Qualifications

Education / Certification :

High School Diploma or GED required

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting software

Strong organizational, communication, accounting, and interpersonal skills

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and produce word processing documents

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Ability to manage fixed assets and budget

Experience :

Two years' experience in school district preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

General

• Demonstrate thoroughness, reliability, and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
• Work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
• Report promptly and maintain good attendance.
• Use time productively on the job.
• Follow district policies, rules, and regulations.
• Accept supervisory direction.
• Strive to improve job skills.
• Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Fiscal Management

Policy, Reports, and Law

Inventory

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged use of computer. Occasional district and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.