Secretary, Finance 11-month

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a Secretary, Finance 11-month at Crystal Lake Middle in Lakeland, FL. The role supports the financial operations of the building, including budgeting, student activity accounts, deposits, expenditures, and communication with building administrators.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, clerical/secretarial experience, and strong knowledge of office procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED, clerical and secretarial office experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, spelling, and business correspondence.
• Ability to type at a prescribed rate of speed.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and record-keeping functions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Enter financial data into records and district computer files.
• Assist in compiling and revising financial reports; maintain records for computer/technology incidents.
• Secure the main office, monies, and access points daily.
• Process deposits, invoices, payments for registrations, yearbooks, and other fees.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings; assist on special projects as needed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Secretarial duties

Communication skills

Typing speed

Customer service

Bilingual/biliterate (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Secretary, Finance 11-month

Polk County Public Schools Crystal Lake Middle, Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801 - Lakeland, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5972504
Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:08 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Secretary, Finance 11-month

Custom Job Purpose

This position performs, under supervision, specific duties associated with each building's financial operation. This includes maintaining the building budget, student activity accounts within the guidelines set by the school district's finance office, coordinating and monitoring financial information including deposits and expenditures; and providing information and/or direction as may be requested by assigned building administrators.

Essential Functions of this Job

Performs clerical and record keeping functions that involve significant detail, attention to accuracy and precision in performing the tasks in the prescribed manner required.

a) Enters financial data into records either hard copy of data files/records in District computer files/records.

b) Assists in compiling, researching information, and assists in revising/modifying financial reports.

c) Maintains records for computer/technology incidents.

d) Secures main office daily; turns off equipment, secures monies, secures windows and doors.

Collects fees or monies for various program/building events.

a) Processes yearbook orders

b) Prepares deposit receipts for the district office.

c) Prepare invoices for overdue materials.

d) Collects and processes payments for registration fees, parking passes, activity passes and yearbooks.

e) Collects and processes payments, refunds, and paperwork for computer/technology distribution and maintenance and parking passes.

f) Collect and process payments for various building departments.

Maintains and shares level of professional expertise

a) Attends training sessions, district in-services or staff meetings.

b) Assists in special projects, as appropriate.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of GED, clerical, and secretarial office experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the operation and program of the school. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, spelling, and business correspondence. Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with students, school personnel, and the general public. Ability to type at a prescribed rate of speed. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

4 - ESP Union - F1 - 12-mo OSP

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

FSRS

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

10829

EEO5

51

Approval Date

5/10/2022

Date Last Revised

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Secretary

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]