Finance Specialist II - Colorado Springs School District 11
About The Position
The Finance Specialist II role within Colorado Springs School District 11 is an Educational Support Professional position in the Accounting/Fiscal Services department. This role focuses on providing advanced technical and specialized support for district Financial Services, with a concentration in one of the following areas: accounting, payroll, budget, or compliance. The specialist will independently process complex transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, manage deadlines, and offer technical assistance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. The team values analytical minds and their impact on supporting schools, guiding decisions, and ensuring efficient use of funds, with an appreciation for problem-solving and spreadsheet proficiency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible payroll, accounting, budget, compliance, or financial office experience
- Experience working with data systems, spreadsheets, or reporting tools
- Experience in a K–12 or public-sector environment
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
Responsibilities
- Process and review complex financial transactions, adjustments, payroll corrections, or budget changes.
- Reconcile assigned accounts, balances, liabilities, and financial records; research and resolve discrepancies.
- Review transactions for coding accuracy, procedural compliance, and completeness of supporting documentation.
- Prepare recurring financial, payroll, budget, tax, benefit, and compliance reports.
- Maintain logs, records, and documentation for audits, controls, filings, and operational processes.
- Support fixed asset tracking, inventory records, staffing budget changes, and other assigned fiscal functions.
- Monitor workflow schedules, deadlines, regulatory filings, and recurring reporting requirements.
- Assist with audit schedules, documentation requests, and internal control reviews.
- Provide technical assistance to schools, departments, vendors, and employees regarding procedures and processes.
- Train users and staff on systems, procedures, and department requirements.
- Identify issues, recommend corrections, and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4% on May paycheck)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
