Finance Specialist

Greater Lawrence Technical School

Job Location:

Andover, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance the Finance Specialist provides key support for the districts financial operations including daily cash and bank activity general ledger reconciliation tax and withholding reporting and grant monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance Support

Manage the Chart of Accounts.
Compile and distribute quarterly assessment letters.
Prepare annual state reports.
Manage scholarship accounts ensuring funds are accurately tracked and checks are prepared in a timely manner for awards ceremonies.
Process in-house invoices.
Reconcile P-card monthly and act as the point of contact for the bank.
Maintain long-term debt schedules.
Monitor revolving account balances.
Manage student activities in collaboration with the Principals office.
Manage cash-handling systems accounts such as Clover and Square.
Serves as back-up to the Accounts Payable and Payroll positions as needed.
Assist the Director of Finance with finance-related tasks and special projects as needed.

Bookkeeping & Cash Management

Prepare and post journal entries under the direction of the Comptroller
Record and reconcile bank account activity with the general ledger.
Maintain accurate daily cash balances and monitor cash flow.
Record process and apply all cash deposits and receipts.
Prepare process and report tax payments and federal and state withholdings.
Support month-end and year-end close activities and audit preparation.

Grants Management

Provide financial support for all grants including budgeting expenditures reporting and closeout.
Track reconcile and monitor grant expenditures salaries and stipends to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Prepare journal entries amendments and reimbursement requests.
Maintain complete and accurate grant documentation to support audits and financial transparency.
Work with the Director of Finance to update grants management procedures and implement process improvements as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping accounting or financial support functions preferably in a public sector or educational setting.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: None required

ABILITY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficiency in accounting software School ERP Pro/iVisions preferred.
Knowledge of grant management systems including GEM$ and EOE Grants.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas pivot tables data analysis)
Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with district state and federal financial policies.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Knowledge of public school finance fund accounting and applicable federal and state regulations strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example school supplies and books.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race color sex religion national origin ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity homelessness age and/or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience: