School Finance Specialist I

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7470646**Summary**Under general supervision, performs professional accounting and clericalsupport work of moderate difficulty in accounting operations; performsrelated work as assigned. This position requires in-person at the worksite.**Essential Job Functions**(Essential Function, As Defined Under The Americans With DisabilitiesAct, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and othercharacteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not acomprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positionsin this class.)\\ Assists assigned school district personnel in the preparation andprocessing of payroll and expenses for school districts per UniformSystem of Financial Reporting (USFR). Performs monthly reconciliation of County Treasurers records ofaccount balances. Research and resolves revenue, expenditure,adjusting journal entry, or other discrepancies. Processes all federal and state special programs for each district(i.e., budgets Treasurers receipts and year-end reports). Maintains fiscal records, accumulates and develops information forstandard statements and reports of operations, taxes, budgets,costs, etc. Inputs journal entry information; codes and classifies informationfrom source documents. Performs computer data entry functions; and verifies completenessand accuracy of computations and data entry. Monitors entity budgets and verifies required certificates are onfile before processing payroll and expense vouchers. Handles cash and checks/warrants as required. Prepare cash summariesand account reports. Generate warrants for payroll and expense vouchers. Performs warrantmaintenance (duplication, voiding, and stale dating) when requested. Formats, composes, receives, files and types routine correspondence. Answers telephones, respond to questions, takes messages andtransfers callers to appropriate parties. Assists callers on the phone or walk-in customers, providinginformation regarding home schooling and school governing boardelections. Updates, receives, checks and/or completes records, forms anddocuments including homeschool affidavits, teaching certificates,and school governing board election materials. Prepares and processes confidential and sensitive documents. Make appointments, travel and meeting arrangements. Computes and distributes invoices for Special Services Consortiumservices to school districts. Tracks accounts receivable aging andfollows up with districts as needed. Maintains office files and records, some confidential in nature.Coordinates the retention and timely disposal of records inaccordance with statute. Prepares purchase requisitions. May assist other agencies and the public with information forms andother department resources and explaining procedures. Operates and maintains a variety of office equipment. Other duties as assigned. Will be cross trained and asked to stand as a limited backup duringthe absence of other Finance Specialists.**Knowledge and Skills** Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, punctuation andgrammar. Knowledge of office file management techniques. Skill in handling large volumes of information and documents. Skill in screening calls and forwarding messages. Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing,including typing. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective workingrelationships with employees, other agencies and the public. Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles, practices andm thods and governmental fiscal coding systems and procedures. Knowledge of financial record keeping and reporting procedures. Knowledge of automated accounting systems. Knowledge of proper coding of documents. Skill in recording information clearly and completely. Skill in ability to prepare accurate and complete financial reports. Skill in operating common office equipment including computers andassociated accounting and office software. Skill in rapidly calculating and verifying arithmetic computations.**Desirable Qualifications** High School Diploma or GED with coursework in office secretarialskills or business; demonstrated ability to type 60 WPM; AND 2 yearsexperience in secretarial or clerical work; courses in accounting,finance or related field; AND three years experience in schoolfinancial work; prior work experience in a government settingpreferred. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;Prior Work Experience In a Government Setting Preferred. Graphic design and social media/digital marketing.