Finance Specialist - Jr High

Alpine School District; Lehi (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Finance Specialist for its Jr. High. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial integrity and compliance within the school environment. The successful candidate will manage various financial tasks including data compilation, payment processing, and inventory management. This position offers a chance to contribute to the financial health of the school, ensuring that all funds are handled properly and efficiently. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about supporting educational finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing financial support and maintaining records.
• Ability to compile data and prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and maintain accurate records for the school.
• Coordinate finance-related programs and oversee transactions.

Skills

Financial Support

Data Compilation

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  CLASSIFIED - School Based Office Positions/ Office Positions-Secondary
  
  
• Date Posted:
  1/24/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/01/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Eagle Mountain Middle - new
  
  

Finance Specialist - Jr. High
Lane 11 Contract and Benefits
208 Day Contract

Hours a day: 8
Hourly rate: $20.67-$23.22 Depending on qualifications and experience

Contact Information:

• Name: Brian Jolley
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of Finance Specialist - Jr High is done for the purpose of providing financial support to the school site; establishing and maintaining records; conveying and updating fiscal information; ensuring proper financial practices are followed and disbursement of funds are within proper and legal guidelines; compiling and distributing materials and reports; and responding to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties.

Essential Functions

• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collects payments for a variety of events (e.g. fines, fees, fundraisers, etc.) for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds.
• Compiles data (e.g. work orders, budget reports, specialized financial reports, personnel records, quarterly sales tax, etc.) for the purpose of preparing reports or processing requests.
• Coordinates assigned projects and/or activities (e.g. proper distribution of materials, arrangements for conferences, meetings, travel; secure proctors, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials (e.g. forms, office supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. financial statements, work orders, time sheets, expense reimbursement requests, budget data, employee records, financial records, Fee Waiver and ACH systems, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Oversees a variety of finance-related programs and/or accounts (e.g. school purchase card transactions, petty cash fund, building rental agreements, fee-based program spend plans, accounts receivable, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring security and compliance with established guidelines.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials (e.g. account balances, accounts receivable, work order status, requests to buy, letters, memorandums, minutes, charts, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements, and/or conveying information.
• Processes a variety of documents and materials (e.g. time sheets, work orders, bus requests, requisitions, reimbursements, vendor invoices, school accounts payable, fines, refunds, collections, budget transfers, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with established administrative guidelines.
• Reconciles account balances of assigned budget categories for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring proper use of funds.
• Researches assigned topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to address department operations.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, vendors, government agencies, general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
• Schedules activities (e.g. appointments, meetings, travel reservations/accommodations, facility usage, etc.) for the purpose of making necessary arrangements for assigned administrator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Supports office personnel (e.g. answers phone, greets visitors, assists with office duties, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating the functioning of the work unit.

Requirements:

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is required.