Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant IIPerforming a range of administrative and accounting duties to support the finance department. Responsibilities: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others including internal staff, the general public and external organizations public through verbal, written and electronic communication Setting goals and prioritizing tasks for the department Maintains confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding work related issues Ability to identify problems and work interdependently with other staff in the District, with members of the public and other departments and federal agencies Assists with proper receipt and disbursement of departmental and grant funds and assists in the assurance that these funds are used for the purposes for which they are allocated Reconcile various general ledger accounts Provides information to various departments involving business management services and fiscal development Annually, and in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Operations, coordinates mandated internal audit activity Supports monitoring of the budget and assists with the district variance reports and to review any deficiency with appropriate department personnel Preparation of bank deposits Assists with annual third party audit; coordinating financial and business management services Receive, process, and maintain all meal benefit applications School Food Authority monitoring and compliance duties as assigned Billing of district services; including tuition, transportation, Medicaid, and other miscellaneous billing A commitment to professional development and the willingness to pursue professional qualifications, including accounting diplomas Any other relevant duties in support of the finance team Qualifications: Experience:Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles with working knowledge of accounting software preferred. Knowledge of accounting procedures practiced in local government. Budget preparation.Education:High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in business administration, assessment, public administration or closely related field preferred.Physical Requirements:Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbMust be legally authorized to work in the United States Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire