Stoughton Public Schools has an immediate opening for a Part Time Finance : Non-alignedWork Days/Year: 15 hours per week year-round 5 hours per day M T W each weekReports to: Asst. Superintendent for Finance & OperationsThis position provides hands-on operations- and administrative support to the Assistant Superintendent ofFinance & Operations. The position may occasionally require additional hours. Training will be provided to acandidate who can meet the knowledge skills and ability successful candidate will: be professional have strong time management skills and a strong work ethic maintain confidentiality have strong interpersonal skills and be tactful be organized pro-active and exercise sound judgementDuties include but are not limited to: Payroll timecard entry reconciling absences v. payroll other payroll support tasks as may be assignedby the Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations; this is a weekly and ongoing priority which isdeadline-driven and requires strict attention to detail and the ability to prioritize Manage Massachusetts Teacher Retirement including monthly reporting updating information in theMTRS system and completing applications and related forms Assist with other payroll-related tasks as directed by the Asst. Superintendent Manage and reconcile student activities accounts Support other Finance Office staff during periods of high demand cover for absences and work onspecial projects as assigned by the Asst. Superintendent Track Professional Development and certifications of Finance Office staff Keep the Asst. Superintendents calendar arrange meetings type and proof documents Any other duties or tasks as may be assigned by the Asst. Superintendent or their designeeMinimum Qualifications: High School diploma Associates degree or higher preferred (preferably in Business Management Accounting or related) Two years of experience as senior/confidential Admin. Assistant Office Manager business oraccounting assistant or similar position. Private sector experience qualifies Or any combination of skills knowledge and experience that the Superintendent and of Finance & Operations deem suitableRequired Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Intermediate or higher skills in utilizing Microsoft Office products (Excel Word) Experience using or ability to quickly obtain proficiency with software applications such as MUNIS Excellent written and oral English communication skills Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures and practices Ability to recognize and resolve problems with minimal administrative intervention Accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical ability Ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job theemployee is frequently required to work at a desk; regularly convey information to school employees and thepublic; regularly move about the office to access file cabinets and office machinery; and traverse stairs. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds such as supplies folders andbooks. Ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at efficient speed and to view computer screens forextended period of time. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences betweencharacteristics of colors shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects materials and REQUIREMENTS:Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and the ability to distinguish color. The employee mustbe able to input information into a computer read material from a computer monitor as well as printed matterwith or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively other staff members in orderto exchange accurate ENVIRONMENT:The noise level in this environment ranges from quiet to loud. Generally a fast-paced environment. Businessoffice staff interact with many staff members and outside stakeholders. The employee must be able to drivetheir own vehicle to all Stoughton school buildings and municipal town work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of theemployer and the requirements of the job change.