Finance / Data Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance / Data Specialist performs a variety of accounting and data input and analysis duties. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Advanced accounting/bookkeeping/computer literacy required;
• Accounting experience preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position

Knowledge of:

• Current office practices and procedures;
• Advanced math and statistics;
• Customer service procedures and techniques;
• English grammar and punctuation;
• Accounting, bookkeeping, data gathering, analysis and computer systems.

Ability to:

• Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer and job-related software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and other required applications;
• Maintain complete confidentiality, within guidelines, of all payroll records and reports;
• Mathematically calculate information;
• Learn District functions thoroughly to provide general information and explain detailed District processes and procedures;
• Learn and explain regulatory compliance issues related to the District’s function;
• Maintain records efficiently and accurately and to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Analyze financial, statistical and testing data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reports;
• Create charts and graphs to summarize data tends and evaluate program effectiveness;
• File and maintain complex District records;
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports and prepare and maintain required records, logs, reports, and documentation;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Perform duties accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District employees, supervisory personnel, vendors, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (may vary by assignment):

• Enters data into district systems and applications;
• Prepares and submits ISEE uploads, including student data, to the State Department of Education;
• Prepares weekly student attendance and enrollment reports;
• Maintains Fixed Asset/Inventory Program and prepares required reports;
• Reconciles bank statements;
• Works closely with school secretaries, finance, personnel, IT, Federal Programs and Special Services to provide accurate data for ISEE;
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets walk-in customers, provides general information to the public, answers questions and inquiries, provides information about payroll and benefits, and provides referrals to other departments or staff as needed;
• Prepares, distributes and maintains a variety of documents, spread sheets, correspondence, log sheets, applications, and related documents;
• Completes special research assignments;
• Provides data entry services, faxing, typing, and filing in support of department functions;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Cross trains with other district office functions.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person and hear sounds within the normal range of conversation; prepare and review documents and process them in a prescribed order and organize documents and materials; operate a keyboard or type, handle materials, and operate standard office equipment; lift or move objects that weigh up to 30 lbs; and to work in an office environment. Jobs in this class require performing repetitive hand movement in gripping, and hand/wrist/arm movements. Related job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, pushing, grasping, and reaching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.32 - $25.99 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26