Finance/School Liaison

Parkway Schools; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Pension plan with employer match

403(b) and 457 plans

Employer paid life insurance

Generous paid leave

Job summary

Parkway School District is seeking a Finance/School Liaison to maintain financial integrity and operational efficiency across elementary and middle schools. You will manage accounts payable processes and provide expert financial guidance while serving as a key link between the finance team and school leadership.

The role includes onboarding budget liaisons, delivering targeted training, and coordinating specialized sessions for budget staff.

Qualifications

• Experience handling accounts payable and reimbursements.
• Experience training budget staff and onboarding liaisons.
• Strong communication between finance and school administrators.
• Ability to manage multiple locations within a district.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process invoices for elementary and middle schools.
• Review travel-related expense reimbursements per district policy.
• Oversee reconciliation of departmental P-Cards.
• Approve invoice batches and P-Card statements at the finance department level.
• Onboard and train new budget liaisons across the district.
• Coordinate meetings to share best practices among budget staff.
• Serve as primary liaison between the finance office and administrators.
• Provide coverage during finance-related vacancies.

Skills

Accounts payable

Budget liaison

Training delivery

Interdepartmental communication

Job description

We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Finance/School Liaison

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility.

Benefits

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Administration

Position: Year-round (12 months, 8 hours)

Status: Non-Exempt 7

Open Date: 8/18/2026

Closing Date: 9/1/2026

Starting Pay: $21.12 per hour and up (depending on experience)

Position Summary

The Finance/School Liaison plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the district. This position is responsible for managing accounts payable processes for elementary and middle schools, providing expert financial guidance, and serving as a key communicative link between the finance department and school leadership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Functions

• Accurately enter and process invoices for all elementary and middle school locations.
• Review and process travel-related expense reimbursements in accordance with district policy.
• Oversee the management and reconciliation of departmental purchase cards (P-Cards).
• Perform high-level review and approval of invoice batches and P-Card statements at the finance department level.

School Liaison Functions

• Onboard and provide comprehensive training for new budget liaisons across the district.
• Facilitate level-specific meetings to encourage peer learning and sharing of best practices.
• Coordinate and deliver specialized short-term training sessions for budget staff as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the finance office and administrators.
• Provide essential coverage and support during finance-related vacancies within the district.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.