Fiscal Specialist

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a Fiscal Specialist to assist with the fiscal operations of the center. The role emphasizes administrative support, data entry, and financial recordkeeping while ensuring compliance with board policies and state statutes.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, solid accounting skills, and strong communication abilities. The position requires meticulous organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work with auditors and staff

Qualifications

• High School diploma with additional training desirable.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.
• Accounting skills and ability to compute mathematical data accurately.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Experience with governmental fiscal operating procedures desirable.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate strong diplomacy skills.
• Proficient in office protocol and the use of information technology systems.
• Congenial telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• "The following duties represent performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance."
• Perform administrative support duties.
• Take the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Organize and maintain a functional filing system ensuring safe retention and retrieval of office records.
• Uphold Board policies and follow administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Promote a favorable image of the service center.
• Respect personal privacy and maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Answer the phone and direct calls based on the nature of the inquiry.
• Take/deliver messages.
• Keep current with program, policy, and procedure changes.
• Help keep staff informed about relevant issues.
• Refer inquiries requiring policy interpretation to administrative staff.
• Use a computer to prepare and process information (input, compile, tabulate, post, store, retrieve, scan, modify, print, etc.).
• Verify the accuracy of database information as directed.
• Compose and type routine correspondence, memos, notes, forms, etc.
• Collect, compile, edit, and type statistical data and reports as directed.
• Use photocopying, duplicating equipment, and printers to produce documents.
• Fix minor equipment malfunctions and contact appropriate staff to schedule repairs as needed.
• Maintain office transaction records (petty cash, receipts, contributions, etc.).
• Process mail and faxes.
• Type, duplicate, assemble, and process routine and special mailings.
• Assist with committee assignments and/or special projects as directed.
• Prepare purchase orders as directed.
• Monitor and reorder office supplies as needed.
• Maintain forms related to administrative guidelines/procedures and program functions.
• Assemble data for financial analysis/forecasting when requested.
• Work cooperatively with auditors.
• Serve as a backup for various positions within the Center.
• Maintain an orderly office.
• Periodically discard archived records as directed and per retention schedule.
• Keep current with advances in office technology.
• Assist other staff when needed or requested.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Strive to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director/designee.

Skills

Accounting skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Diplomacy

IT systems

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma

Criminal record clear

Governmental fiscal procedures

Job description

Position Type:
Classified/General

Date Posted:
9/29/2026

Location:
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

District:
ESC of Central Ohio

Fiscal Specialist Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma with additional training is desirable.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.
• Accounting skills and ability to compute mathematical data accurately.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Experience with governmental fiscal operating procedures is desirable.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate strong diplomacy skills.
• Proficient in office protocol and the use of information technology systems.
• Congenial telephone etiquette.

Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Executive Director of Center for Student Services

Job Objectives

Assists with the fiscal operation of the Center

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

"The following duties represent performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance."

• Perform administrative support duties.
• Take the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Organize and maintain a functional filing system that ensures the safe retention and efficient retrieval of office records.
• Uphold Board policies and follow administrative guidelines and procedures.
• Promote a favorable image of the service center.
• Respect personal privacy and maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Answer the phone and direct calls based on the nature of the inquiry.
• Take/deliver messages.
• Keep current with program, policy, and procedure changes.
• Help keep staff informed about relevant issues.
• Refer inquiries requiring policy interpretation to administrative staff.
• Use a computer to prepare and process information (e.g., input, compile, tabulate, post, store, retrieve, scan, modify, print, etc.).
• Verify the accuracy of database information as directed.
• Compose and type routine correspondence, memos, notes, forms, etc.
• Collect, compile, edit, and type statistical data and reports as directed.
• Use photocopying, duplicating equipment, and printers to produce documents.
• Fix minor equipment malfunctions and contact appropriate staff to schedule repairs as needed.
• Maintain office transaction records (e.g., petty cash, receipts, contributions, etc.).
• Process mail and faxes.
• Type, duplicate, assemble, and process routine and special mailings.
• Assist with committee assignments and/or special projects as directed.
• Prepare purchase orders as directed.
• Monitor and reorder office supplies as needed.
• Maintain forms related to administrative guidelines/procedures and program functions.
• Assemble data for financial analysis/forecasting when requested.
• Work cooperatively with auditors.
• Serve as a backup for various positions within the Center.
• Maintain an orderly office.
• Periodically discards archived records as directed and by the record retention and disposal schedule adopted by the Governing Board.
• Keep current with advances in office technology.
• Assist other staff when needed or requested.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accept personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Strive to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Perform other specific job-related duties as directed by the Executive Director/designee.

"Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio."

Working Conditions

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require using a computer keyboard and monitor.
• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Performance Evaluations

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment

Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Job ID 24211 - Fiscal Specialist