Finance Assistant

Westerly Public Schools • Westerly, RI

1d • $28 - $30

About The Position

Performing a range of administrative and accounting duties to support the finance department.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles with working knowledge of accounting software preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures practiced in local government.
• Budget preparation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must provide a current national background check without disqualifying results at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in business administration, assessment, public administration or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others including internal staff, the general public and external organizations public through verbal, written and electronic communication
• Setting goals and prioritizing tasks for the department
• Maintains confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding work related issues
• Ability to identify problems and work interdependently with other staff in the District, with members of the public and other departments and federal agencies
• Assists with proper receipt and disbursement of departmental and grant funds and assists in the assurance that these funds are used for the purposes for which they are allocated
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts
• Provides information to various departments involving business management services and fiscal development
• Annually, and in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Operations, coordinates mandated internal audit activity
• Supports monitoring of the budget and assists with the district variance reports and to review any deficiency with appropriate department personnel
• Preparation of bank deposits
• Assists with annual third party audit; coordinating financial and business management services
• Receive, process, and maintain all meal benefit applications
• School Food Authority monitoring and compliance duties as assigned
• Billing of district services; including tuition, transportation, Medicaid, and other miscellaneous billing
• A commitment to professional development and the willingness to pursue professional qualifications, including accounting diplomas
• Any other relevant duties in support of the finance team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED