Budget & Grants Operations Coordinator

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a finance-oriented professional to coordinate departmental accounting, budgeting, and data reporting for the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, managing funds, payroll and purchasing, and supporting audits. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with a Master's preferred and Georgia certification as an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in business administration or a related field required.
• Knowledge of governmental funding accounting preferred.
• Valid Georgia teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental accounting, financial, and data reporting functions.
• Collaborate with Executive Director of Special Education and Psychological Services to prepare and execute the annual budget.
• Advise on financial and budgeting issues for the department.
• Manage staff development budget and expenditures.
• Manage special funds budget, receipts, and expenditures.
• Prepare monthly budget summaries and review with stakeholders.
• Analyze and evaluate salaries and positions in relation to fiscal impact and district policies.
• Serve as the grant administrator for the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Facilitate internal and external audit activities.
• Manage departmental federal grant submissions in a timely manner.
• Manage all accounts payable processes for the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Act as the liaison to vendors, ensuring services/products procured meet contractual specs and IRS reporting guidelines.
• Coordinate employee reimbursements for job-related expenditures.
• Research and prepare billing and payment history reports.
• Manage all purchasing processes for the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.
• Serve as the departmental procurement officer and liaison with related departments.
• Manage major asset procurement including ordering, RFQs, and bid awards.
• Coordinate all purchasing card functions for the department.
• Serve as secondary payroll and leave processing contact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organization and problem-solving

Advanced analytical skills

Data reporting software & databases

Collaborative work with teachers/admin

Creative solutions

Positive attitude

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a finance-oriented professional to coordinate departmental accounting, budgeting, and data reporting for the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, managing funds, payroll and purchasing, and supporting audits. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with a Master's preferred and Georgia certification as an asset.