Financial Technician I

Discovery Elementary School; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Financial Technician I to process financial data, handle accounts payable and receivable, and manage school-level financial and office tasks.

The role supports administrative responsibilities, handles invoicing, record-keeping and reporting, and assists with office management to ensure smooth school operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of English vocabulary, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and carries out the finance and accounting needs at the school.
• Enters financial data and records of transactions into the LCPS financial and accounting systems in accordance with procedures.
• Orders supplies, equipment, textbooks, and furniture based on the school budget; monitors transactions and documents expenses.
• Reviews financial transactions for correct coding, approval and adherence to guidelines.
• Assembles and verifies accounting or other financial data.
• Prepares and balances deposits and receipt transactions.
• Compiles and retrieves monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements.
• Responds to requests for information from the public, parents, staff, and others.
• Manages school entry; verifies and documents all personnel entering and leaving the school premises.
• Answers routine questions; directs callers/visitors to appropriate location or staff member.
• Provides support with the student registration process.
• Prepares routine correspondence, logs, information, invoices and related materials for accuracy.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail; files documents.
• Maintains calendars for staff; schedules appointments and meetings.

Skills

Office basics

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Organization

Handling pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

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Financial Technician I

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This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5914622
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

The Financial Technician I provides timely processing of financial data, accounts payable invoices and encumbrances, accounts receivable billing and posting and other financial transactions through financial systems at elementary schools. Additionally, the Technician assists with administrative responsibilities and office management.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Oversees and carries out the finance and accounting needs at the school
• Enters financial data and records of transactions into the LCPS financial and accounting systems in accordance with the appropriate procedures
• Orders supplies, equipment, textbooks, and furniture based the school budget and availability of funds; monitors the transactions; documents expenses in the appropriate report and account; confirms delivery and uploads documents or provides to the appropriate department
• Reviews financial transactions for correct coding, approval and adherence to guidelines
• Assembles and verifies accounting or other financial data
• Prepares and balances deposits and receipt transactions
• Compiles and retrieves monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements
• Responds to request for information made from the public, parents, staff, and other interested parties
• Manages school entry; verifies and documents all personnel entering and leaving the school premises
• Answers routine questions; directs callers/visitors to appropriate location or staff member
• Provides support with the student registration process
• Prepares a variety of routine correspondence, logs, information, paperwork, invoices, forms and related information to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Receives, sorts, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail
• Files documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods established with filing systems
• Reviews and maintains calendars for school staff; schedules appointments and meetings; updates bulletin boards; maintains reference files/materials/logs, and other office records
• May notify central office staff, school staff, and other parties of informational matters requiring their attention

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general English vocabulary, spelling, and arithmetic
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures
• Ability to compose routine memoranda and letters from general instruction; maintain clerical records and prepare routine reports from such records
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, phone system, shredder and other general office equipment
• Good organizational, human relations, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Work requires frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time; exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amounts of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to :Principal

FLSA Status : non-exempt

Months/Days/Hours :12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level : Universal/Scale B1 -Non-Exempt Level 7

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range : $27.34-$35.18

Remote Work Eligible :no

Union Designation: Non-Certified

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• DIS-A, DIS-B, DIS-C
• Email: [e-mail]