Business Support Specialist

Reports to:Director of Business & Finance

Position Overview

The Business Support Specialist plays an important role in supporting Bayless School Districts financial operations and commitment to responsible stewardship of resources. This position helps ensure district funds are managed accurately transparently and in compliance with Board policies and applicable laws. Working closely with administrators and staff the Business Support Specialist supports budgeting reporting payroll and day-to-day accounting functions that directly contribute to student success and district sustainability.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with district procedures and accepted accounting practices
• Process and document financial transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with preparation and ongoing monitoring of the districts annual budget
• Track expenditures and revenues and provide clear timely financial reports
• Process accounts payable and receivable including purchase orders invoices payments and deposits
• Maintain vendor records and assist with calendar year-end 1099 reporting
• Support payroll operations by reconciling payroll-related accounts
• Prepare routine financial reports and submit monthly expenditure reports to the Board of Education
• Assist with year-end closing activities and internal and external audits
• Process free and reduced meal applications and support required state verification processes
• Track grant and special-purpose funds to ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Utilize district financial software systems to maintain accurate records and generate reports
• Respond professionally to financial inquiries from staff administrators and external partners
• Provide general accounting support and assist with special projects as assigned

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in accounting bookkeeping or financial operations
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail organization and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Preferred:

• Experience in school finance governmental accounting or public-sector finance
• Familiarity with Missouri school finance and state or federal reporting requirements
• Experience supporting audits or grant management
• Experience with Skyward our ERP system

Terms of Employment

Compensation benefits and working conditions are established in accordance with Board of Education policies agreements and approvals. This is a 12 month exempt position.

In accordance with law the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees students or others on the basis of race color religion sex national origin ancestry disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Bayless School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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