Finance Support Specialist, K-12 District Operations

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to provide day-to-day operational support to district finance staff and departments.

Responsibilities include navigating financial systems, assisting with budget transfers and reimbursements, training new staff, and contributing to process improvements. A two-year background in financial recordkeeping and an associate degree are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Two years of financial record keeping, accounting, auditing or related work experience.
• Experience with financial records, compliance standards, or internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support to district Finance Specialists and departments.
• Assist schools and departments with navigating financial systems, forms, workflows, and documentation requirements.
• Respond to support requests related to purchasing, budget transfers, internal funds, cash handling, reimbursements, and financial processing procedures.
• Assist in resolving routine operational issues and elevate complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist with onboarding and training of newly hired Finance Specialists.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial recordkeeping

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

ERP platforms

Financial systems

Job description

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to provide day-to-day operational support to district finance staff and departments.

Responsibilities include navigating financial systems, assisting with budget transfers and reimbursements, training new staff, and contributing to process improvements. A two-year background in financial recordkeeping and an associate degree are required.