Financial Secretary

West Stokes High; King (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Stokes High in King, NC seeks a Financial Secretary to manage the school's finances, records, and payroll data. The role requires interpreting policies and maintaining accurate financial controls.

The position is full-time for 12 months with a salary of $2,600 per month. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and some accounting experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and 1–2 years clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret fiscal policies and guidelines accurately.
• Oversee school finances, manage funds and allotments, maintain records, process payments.
• Prepare financial reports, reconcile statements, and track payroll data.
• Maintain filing systems, databases, and office records.
• Collaborate with administrators and staff for cohesive operations.
• Meet deadlines and perform related clerical duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Spreadsheet software

Database management

Word processing

Job description

Financial Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965174

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

Financial Secretary

Salary Grade 59

12 months

FINANCIAL SECRETARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Ability to accurately interpret fiscal policies and guidelines.

Ability to oversee the school’s financials by managing school funds, allotments, keeping accurate records, processing payments, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and school policies.

Financial record keeping.

Deposit funds.

Budget tracking.

Handle receipts and disbursements.

Reconcile monthly reports and bank statements.

Prepare timely financial reports and requisitions.

Track and report employee payroll data.

Meet deadlines.

Perform clerical functions.

Maintains financial records and programming documentation for multiple allotments.

Maintain a well-organized and efficient office environment.

Manage and update filing systems, databases, and records.

Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.

Act as a point of contact for a variety of contexts.

Process invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders as required.

Collaborate with administrators, and other school staff to ensure cohesive operations.

Performs any other related work as assigned by supervisor.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven experience as a school treasurer or in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting.

Familiarity with educational environments and systems is an advantage.

Conducts self professionally, including maintaining confidentiality.

Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Proficiency in office software and programs.

Extensive knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures, and functions of complex organizations.

Ability to promote good relationships internally and with the public.

Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in resolving problems.

Ability to plan and prioritize work activities.

Ability to perform with only broad statements of expectations.

SUGGESTED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED and 1 to 2 years of experience in clerical work involving the use of computer-driven database, word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience in accounting and computers, strong accounting and data entry skills.

Proficient in Technology skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; including confidentiality, discretion, honesty, and ethical.

Strong Organizational skills.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision or with provided data.

Ability to multi-task, and possess good time management skills.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,600 Per Month

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sam Jones , Principal


• West Stokes High


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]