BUDGET SUPPORT SPECIALIST (COUNTY)

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Sunrise, FL seeks a finance professional to assure accurate budgets, accounts and payroll oversight. You will advise staff, help establish budgeting procedures, and prepare administrators with financial data to support decisions.

The role requires experience in budgeting, accounting and data analysis, with a focus on accurate financial recordkeeping, reporting and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to analyze data and make rational decisions based on facts.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Advise, assist and provide leadership to bookkeeping, budgeting, invoicing and payroll personnel.
• Assist in establishing budgets and budgeting procedures.
• Prepare periodic reports for administrators and curriculum supervisors.
• Review government grant funds requirements and maintain accurate accounting of funds.
• Monitor and reconcile balances of saving accounts and certificates of deposit.
• Interact with staff, students, parents and administrators with tact and good judgment.

Skills

Data analysis

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

GED/HS diploma

60 credit hours

Job description

POSITION GOAL

To assure that all budgets, internal accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll accounts are kept accurately and funds are spent properly in a responsible and accurate manner.

Work Location

BUSINESS SUPPORT CENTER

City

SUNRISE

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Advise, assist and provide leadership to bookkeepers, budgetkeepers, invoice processors, cashiers and other personnel involved with financial recordkeeping and/or payroll maintenance.
• Assist in the establishment of budgets and budgeting procedures.
• Provide information to administrators and supervisors to assist with interpreting and applying budgetary information.
• Prepare periodic reports for administrators and curriculum supervisors.
• If required by location, assist the registrar with adult registration.
• If required by location, supervise school's bookstore; collect monies and assume the responsibility for the banking of monies received from bookstore and any fund raising projects.
• If required by location, dispense student loans and grants.
• If required by location, prepare book orders and control inventory on same; take monthly inventory.
• Receive equipment and materials and arrange for distribution to the proper department.
• Maintain and update inventory lists and assist in taking inventories.
• Perform duties of subordinate personnel, as required.
• Review government grant funds requirements and maintain accurate and current accounting of funds.
• Contact other school district departments, government agencies and vendors to provide or request information.
• Maintain office supplies and prepare requests for repairs and services.
• If required by location, monitor and reconcile balances of saving accounts and certificates of deposit.
• If required by location, interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators, using tact and good judgment.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience and/or training in a field related to the title of the position.

OR

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program
• At least sixty (60) semester college credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training in a field related to the title of the position.

AND

• Must be able to analyze data and make rational decisions based on facts.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bilingual skills preferred.
• The hiring administrator may specify preferred, appropriate additional qualifications as may be related to the job.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

Link To Job Description

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: MM-030

Compensation

Hourly Rate - $25.93 - $39.74 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range