Operations & Admin Specialist (Finance & Procurement)

Applitrack; Forest Hills (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills School District is seeking an Administrative Assistant Exempt III – Business Operations Specialist to support central office operations. The role oversees general accounting, fixed assets, insurance and purchasing processes, while maintaining confidentiality and providing professional customer service.

Occasional travel and a 256-day calendar are required. The successful candidate will manage budgets, contracts, and reporting for multiple districts and programs, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial reports.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism, while meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to skillfully utilize Excel, Microsoft Office Suite programs and other web-based applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to keep employee and client matters strictly confidential.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service through highly proficient interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with contracts and bidding regulations; purchase materials and equipment; conduct invoice activities; pay vendors for services or delivered materials; provide inventory support; and perform clerical/administrative functions.

Skills

Multitasking

Clear communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forest Hills School District is seeking an Administrative Assistant Exempt III – Business Operations Specialist to support central office operations. The role oversees general accounting, fixed assets, insurance and purchasing processes, while maintaining confidentiality and providing professional customer service.

Occasional travel and a 256-day calendar are required. The successful candidate will manage budgets, contracts, and reporting for multiple districts and programs, ensuring compliance