Financial Assistant

School Administrative Unit 70•Hanover, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Frances C Richmond Middle School is seeking a Financial Assistant to join our dynamic office team. The RMS Financial Assistant supports the administration and staff in maintaining a safe, effective, and positive learning environment for students by maintaining financial operations, ensuring revenues and expenses are within budget limits and overall fiscal policies, and that practices meet compliance requirements. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to purchasing, AP processing, accounts reconciliation, student activity accounts and the preparation of financial reports and budget. The Financial Assistant works closely with the Principal to ensure efficient use of financial resources and provide financial information, guidance, and recommendations to the Administration and staff. This is a school year position with summer hours available. Position starts immediately, open until filled. This position is governed by the HSS/NEA-NH Union Agreement . This is a school year position with an hourly range of $20.00 to $26.25 depending on education and experience. Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.

Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent
Two to Four (2-4) years of clerical / office experience preferred.
Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices and equipment.
Thorough knowledge of modern office filing systems and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of modern standard bookkeeping principles, practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to prepare correspondence according to standard business practices.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to successfully multi-task within role.
Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda.
Complete financial processing procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under regular conditions and under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and utilize new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

Two to Four (2-4) years of clerical / office experience

Responsibilities

Maintain financial operations, ensuring revenues and expenses are within budget limits and overall fiscal policies, and that practices meet compliance requirements.
Purchasing, AP processing, accounts reconciliation, student activity accounts and the preparation of financial reports and budget.
Work closely with the Principal to ensure efficient use of financial resources and provide financial information, guidance, and recommendations to the Administration and staff.
Confer regularly with Administration, SAU 70 Business Office, and other administrative offices to exchange information and investigate and resolve discrepancies or problems.
Provide training and assistance to faculty and other staff related to the accounting and financial software and systems ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Report software issues to IT and work in conjunction with them to ensure productivity.
Oversee budget activities on a regular basis, including monitoring transactions for accuracy, explaining discrepancies, providing explanations during audit cycles, and modifying budgets when necessary.
Manage daily financial functions for the center, including receiving and verifying program revenue, reviewing and verifying payments to outside vendors, transferring funds within school district fund accounts, and coordinating and carrying out accounts payable and receivable activity.
Implement accepted accounting principles, practice and procedures.
Prepare financial reports, memos, and letters involving moderate to complex accounting and financial issues.
Provide financial management support for the cafeteria and manager.
Suggest cost-saving measures to school wide operating budget and related methods of improvement in accounting practice.
Ensure that the building remains compliant with SAU 70 policies and procedures and other accounting regulations and laws.
Annually develop and deliver budget documents and proposals according to SAU 70 budget development schedule and requirements.
Assist with coordinating school sanctioned activities as assigned by building administration.
Manage Student Activities account(s) as assigned by building Administration, ensuring appropriate use of account(s), collecting deposits and recording fund-raising revenues, and arranging payments from account(s).
Assist in maintaining a professional, friendly, positive and respectful work atmosphere with an emphasis on teamwork and provide effective and timely direct service to school and district stakeholders.
Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.
Comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.