Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer

Cherokee County School District; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District in Gaffney, South Carolina, is seeking a Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer to manage routine office functions for the Finance Department. The role supports the Executive Director of Finance and the Procurement Officer, handling calls, reimbursements, records, and calendar coordination.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer/typing skills, and the ability to work well in a team while managing stressful situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Computer/typing/data entry skills required.
• Operate office equipment.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must pass tuberculosis screening prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with an office.
• Maintain records for the Executive Director of Finance and the Procurement Officer.
• Receives and routes all incoming telephone calls for the Executive Director of Finance.
• Process reimbursements and mileage claims for approval by the Executive Director of Finance.
• Orders and maintains the office and computer supplies for finance, purchasing, and payroll departments.
• Welcomes visitors and screens callers per division procedures.
• Schedules meetings and manages conference registrations, maintaining the calendar for the Executive Director of Finance.
• Maintains records and handles claims for student and visitor injuries.
• Maintains files for student insurance carriers as well as property and vehicle insurance.
• Serves as back up to financial assistant for payroll.
• Processes returned checks for payment and submits to solicitor's office.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Computer/typing/data entry

Operate office equipment

Good communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Background check

TB screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

None

Job description

Secretary to the Chief Financial Officer

Cherokee County School District District Office - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5950068
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Department: Finance

Reports To: Executive Director of Finance

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Computer/typing/data entry skills required
• Operate office equipment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must pass tuberculosis screening prior to start date

Essential Functions:

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with an office.
• Maintain records as necessary for the Executive Director of Finance and the Procurement Officer
• Receives and routes all incoming telephone calls for the Executive Director of Finance
• Process reimbursements and mileage claims for approval by the Executive Director of Finance
• Orders and maintains the office and computer supplies for finance, purchasing, and payroll departments
• Welcomes visitors and arranges for their comfort and screen unexpected callers with the per-determined division procedure
• Schedules meeting and arranges for conference registrations, maintaining calendar for the Executive Director of Finance
• Maintains records and handles claims for student and visitors injuries
• Maintains files for students insurance carriers as well as property and vehicle insurance
• Serves as back up to financial assistant for payroll
• Processes returned checks for payment and submits to solicitor's office
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt

Salary: Secretary/ParaprofessionalSalary Scale -Grade 5

STARTING DATE: To Be Determined

PLEASE APPLY ON FRONTLINE EDUCATION

NOTE: THE DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE DATE AND UPDATE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT NOTICE.

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 141 Twin Lake Road
• Gaffney, South Carolina 29341
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]