Finance & Operations Support Specialist

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Table H – Hourly Non-Administrative

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Business Services Assistant to provide financial, clerical, and operational support to the Business Services Department and CFO. You will build and maintain Excel reports for budgeting, auditing, and decision-making in a fast-paced educational environment.

The role requires detail-orientation, reliability, and the ability to work with confidential information, with responsibilities spanning ERP system maintenance, journal entries, invoices, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP software, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic accounting tasks including AP, journals, budgeting, and reconciliation.
• Experience in a fast-paced, confidential educational accounting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial and clerical support to the Business Services Team.
• Assist CFO with ERP maintenance, payroll funding codes, and journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain line-item budgets and related reports.
• Create and analyze Excel spreadsheets for budgeting, audits, and operational decisions.
• Enter invoices and assist with district grant accounting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Communication

Proofreading

Problem solving

Organization

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

4-year accounting/finance degree preferred or equivalent work experience

Tools

IV system

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Business Services Assistant to provide financial, clerical, and operational support to the Business Services Department and CFO. You will build and maintain Excel reports for budgeting, auditing, and decision-making in a fast-paced educational environment.

The role requires detail-orientation, reliability, and the ability to work with confidential information, with responsibilities spanning ERP system maintenance, journal entries, invoices, and