School Finance & Administration Specialist

Wake County Public School System; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a detail-oriented finance and HR support professional for an elementary school.

You will maintain financial records, process payroll, and serve as the HR liaison and front office coordinator. This role requires strong Excel/Office skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work with district policies and staff.

Join a supportive educational environment where accuracy, compliance, and service to students, parents, and staff are essential daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Minimum two years of advanced clerical work.
• Ability to learn district policies quickly and explain them clearly.
• Excellent customer service and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and systematic records of all financial transactions and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Analyze and verify school budget reports for compliance with district rules.
• Prepare budget transfers, amendments, and complex financial correspondence.
• Process purchase orders, payments, and vendor invoices with proper codes.
• Serve as HR liaison, payroll liaison, and front office coordinator.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office administration

Customer service

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years bookkeeping experience

Two years advanced clerical experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Google Apps

Oracle

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a detail-oriented finance and HR support professional for an elementary school.

You will maintain financial records, process payroll, and serve as the HR liaison and front office coordinator. This role requires strong Excel/Office skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work with district policies and staff.

Join a supportive educational environment where accuracy, compliance, and service to students, parents, and staff are essential daily duties.