School Office & Finance Specialist

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 2,619,000 - 3,382,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools’ Blackhawk Middle School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an 8-hour per day, 52-week Secretary/Treasurer to relieve the Principal of administrative tasks. You will handle accounting, payroll, and confidential office duties, balancing funds and maintaining files.

The role requires a high school diploma and several years of clerical or accounting experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of school office procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and 4 years of clerical or accounting experience
• Strong office, computer, public relations and oral/written communication skills
• Knowledge of terminology, practices and procedures of the office

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Principal; coordinate office activities and communications.
• Prepare, revise, edit and proofread documents; handle correspondence and liaison with staff and the public.
• Receive visitors and direct to appropriate staff; communicate Principal's instructions to students, parents and staff.
• Perform clerical accounting duties; maintain attendance, enrollment and payroll data; handle IRS forms.
• Process cash receipts, deposits, payables and checks for various accounts; prepare related reports.
• Maintain schedules; arrange travel, meetings and agendas; take minutes as required.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and process payments and requisitions for the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Skills

Secretarial duties

Accounting

Administrative support

Office software

Public relations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

4 yrs clerical or accounting experience

Tools

Power School

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools’ Blackhawk Middle School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an 8-hour per day, 52-week Secretary/Treasurer to relieve the Principal of administrative tasks. You will handle accounting, payroll, and confidential office duties, balancing funds and maintaining files.

The role requires a high school diploma and several years of clerical or accounting experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of school office procedures.