Elementary School Finance Manager: Budget & Payroll

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is seeking a financial administrator at Jamestown Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE, G-11, 260-day position handles fiscal reporting, payroll, procurement, and budget coordination, ensuring adherence to governing standards and internal policies.

Responsibilities include overseeing funds, processing invoices, purchases, and payroll; maintaining records; and supporting external audits. Bachelor's degree required with solid bookkeeping knowledge for this on-site role in

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1.0 FTE, 260 day position at Jamestown Elementary School.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reports with government accounting standards, GAAP, and other standards by thoroughly reviewing and monitoring documentation.
• Maintain financial systems and records in compliance with internal audit policies.
• Receive, receipt, account for, and deposit all school funds.
• Verify invoices and prepare them for payment.
• Post receipts and disbursements to school fund accounts.
• Prepare purchase orders, verify coding, and process payments for purchases.
• Verify and track purchases to ensure goods/services are received as ordered.
• Reconcile bank statements and prepare daily fund reports.
• Prepare various fiscal, accounting, and statistical reports.
• Coordinate preparation for external financial audits.
• Monitor budget accounts, assist with annual budget planning and forecasting, provide updates to the principal.
• Maintain financial records for instructional supply budgets across departments.
• Purchases supplies and maintains inventory.
• Process payroll and related records.
• Coordinate building usage for events and meetings per policy.
• Handle payments or fees for building usage.
• Assist in assignment and documentation of substitute teachers.
• Perform general clerical work and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping knowledge

Basic accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arlington Public Schools is seeking a financial administrator at Jamestown Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE, G-11, 260-day position handles fiscal reporting, payroll, procurement, and budget coordination, ensuring adherence to governing standards and internal policies.

Responsibilities include overseeing funds, processing invoices, purchases, and payroll; maintaining records; and supporting external audits. Bachelor's degree required with solid bookkeeping knowledge for this on-site role in