Financial Systems Specialist

Hanover County Public Schools • Ashland, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The financial systems specialist will perform tasks related to accounting and financial operations. This position will serve as a resource for Student Activity Funds and appropriated funds. This position will also work in tandem with other financial staff to assist with daily functions. While technical skills are important, effective communication skills are key in this position, as the incumbent will be expected to serve as the key collection point for receiving, negotiating, and prioritizing various needs as they occur among entities and individuals.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and communicate various user needs
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and training skills
• Provide recommendations with minimal direction
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems
• Proficient knowledge in the utilization of Microsoft Office Applications
• Proficient knowledge in records management, human resources, compensation structures, and timekeeping business rules and policies
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy, State and Federal regulations and laws
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field with two or more years of related experience—OR—any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in finance, payroll, budgeting, medicaid billing, and/or computer applications, especially for schools or government entities
• Experience with UKG, SAF, and Budget systems

Responsibilities

• Assists schools and departments with financial operations
• Assists with financial reporting
• Creates and maintains policy and training documentation related to financial operations
• Determines user needs and investigates and communicates options for resolution
• Tests new applications and/or upgrades and changes
• Works with vendors
• Performs quality control of data (e.g., deletion of records)
• Assists and coordinates Medicaid billing and reporting
• Assists and provides general accounting and budget support, (e.g. budget transfers, journal entries, account payables and account receivables)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level