Finance Specialist

Greater Lawrence Technical School; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover, MA is seeking a Finance Specialist to support daily cash activities, GL reconciliation, tax reporting, and grant monitoring. The role includes maintaining grant budgets, processing invoices, and assisting with month-end close.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of bookkeeping or financial support experience, preferably in education or public sector settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or financial support experience.
• Experience in public sector or educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Chart of Accounts and monthly closings.
• Prepare annual state reports and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile bank activity with general ledger and monitor cash flow.
• Post journal entries under direction of Comptroller.
• Provide grants budgeting, expenditures, reporting, and closeout support.

Skills

Accounting software

Excel

Grant management

Public sector finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

School ERP Pro/iVisions

GEM$

Job description

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Finance Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Specialist provides key support for the district’s financial operations, including daily cash and bank activity, general ledger reconciliation, tax and withholding reporting, and grant monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance Support

• Manage Chart of Accounts.
• Compile and distribute quarterly assessment letters.
• Prepare annual state reports.
• Manage scholarship accounts, ensuring funds are accurately tracked and checks are prepared in a timely manner for awards ceremonies.
• Process in house invoices.
• Reconcile P-card monthly and act as point of contact for bank.
• Maintain long term debt schedules.
• Monitor revolving account balances.
• Manage student activities in collaboration with the Principal’s office.
• Manage cash-handling systems accounts such as Clover and Square.
• Serves as back-up to the Accounts Payable and Payroll positions as needed.
• Assist the Director of Finance with finance-related tasks and special projects as needed.
• Prepare and post journal entries under the direction of the Comptroller
• Record and reconcile bank account activity with the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate daily cash balances and monitor cash flow.
• Record, process, and apply all cash deposits and receipts.
• Prepare, process, and report tax payments and federal and state withholdings.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and audit preparation.

Grants Management

• Set up grants and grant budgets in iVisions.
• Provide financial support for all grants, including budgeting, expenditures, reporting, and closeout.
• Post journal entries, amendments, and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain complete and accurate grant documentation to support audits and financial transparency.
• Work with the Director of Finance to update grants management procedures and implement process improvements as needed.

Bookkeeping & Cash Management

• Prepare and post journal entries under the direction of the Comptroller
• Record and reconcile bank account activity with the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate daily cash balances and monitor cash flow.
• Record, process, and apply all cash deposits and receipts.
• Prepare, process, and report tax payments and federal and state withholdings.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and audit preparation.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial support functions, preferably in a public sector or educational setting.

Certificates and Licenses

None required

Ability, Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software, School ERP Pro/iVisions preferred.
• Knowledge of grant management systems, including GEM$ and EOE Grants.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with district, state, and federal financial policies.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Knowledge of public school finance, fund accounting, and applicable federal and state regulations strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Starting Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,209 to $95,728 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Martel , Director of Finance
• Greater Lawrence Technical School
• Email: [e-mail]