School Finance & Admin Assistant

Hinds County School District; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,913 - 32,634; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County School District is seeking a Financial Assistant for Utica K-8 School to ensure smooth and efficient office operation. Evening and clerical tasks include typing, bookkeeping, payroll prep, and customer relations with students, parents, and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, secretarial training, and strong typing/word processing skills. Strong oral and written communication and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education with secretarial training.
• Strong typing ability; typing test 40 wpm.
• Proficiency in word processing software and general computer skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Types correspondence, memoranda, letters, and reports.
• Answers and directs phone calls from principals, teachers, parents, and the public.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information.
• Receipts and counts all monies received by office; maintains bookkeeping.
• Requisitions supplies; maintains inventory; processes purchase documents.
• Maintains records and reports; processes information requests.
• Operates office equipment (photocopy, fax, computer).
• Collects payroll information; processes forms and internal paperwork.
• Types and copies forms, reports, and documents; prepares special reports.
• Coordinates activities with departments, schools, the public, and outside agencies.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in interactions; supports a positive school climate.

Skills

Typing

Proofreading

Word processing

Public relations

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Hinds County School District is seeking a Financial Assistant for Utica K-8 School to ensure smooth and efficient office operation. Evening and clerical tasks include typing, bookkeeping, payroll prep, and customer relations with students, parents, and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, secretarial training, and strong typing/word processing skills. Strong oral and written communication and professionalism are essential.