Finance Assistant Temporary

North Kingstown School Department

Job Location:

North Kingstown, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Temporary)
Department: Finance
Location: Administrative Offices
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time to Full-Time
Duration: Through June 2026

Reports To: Director of Finance

Position Summary
The Finance Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the Finance Department for the North
Kingstown School Department. This is a temporary position to support the day-to-day financial
operations of the department including accounts receivable purchasing accounts payable and general
financial data entry. The role will also support work being done for a financial software conversion
project. This position may be part-time or full-time based on departmental needs and candidates
experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Support

Assist with processing and recording deposits
Prepare and issue invoices as directed
Maintain accurate records of receivables and deposits
Support reconciliation of receivable records as needed
Process purchase orders in accordance with district procedures
Place orders with approved vendors including Amazon and WB Mason
Track orders and assist with resolving ordering issues
Maintain purchasing documentation and files

Accounts Payable Support

Assist with accounts payable batch entry
Review invoices for completeness and accuracy prior to processing
Scan file and maintain electronic and paper financial records
Support timely payment processing

Administrative & Accounting Support

Provide support to the Director of Finance and Staff Accountant
Perform general data entry related to financial records
Assist with a new financial software conversion including data entry validation and cleanup
Respond to internal inquiries related to finance processes as assigned

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Prior experience in at least one of the following areas:
Accounts receivable Accounts payable Purchasing / purchase order processing General finance or accounting support
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately
Proficiency with basic computer applications (Microsoft Excel Word Google suite)

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in a public school system or other public-sector environment
Experience using financial software preferably Tyler Munis
Familiarity with public purchasing and accounts payable processes
Experience supporting software implementations or conversions

Skills and Abilities

Accurate data entry and recordkeeping
Ability to follow established procedures and timelines
Strong organizational and filing skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills when working with staff and vendors

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Temporary)Department: FinanceLocation: Administrative OfficesEmployment Type: Temporary Part-Time to Full-TimeDuration: Through June 2026Reports To: Director of FinancePosition SummaryThe Finance Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the Finance Departme...