Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

JOB SUMMARY:This position performs a variety of specialized administrative and accounting functions for the district Finance Office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma. A Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or related business experience.
• Has computer experience and demonstrated proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Exercises good judgment in making decisions and handles administrative duties independently.
• Has strong organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrates use of time management skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General administrative duties.
• Enter cash receipts, journal entries, grant budgets, and grant revisions in Powerschool eFinance software.
• Print and process purchase orders.
• Review purchase orders for proper account coding and attachments.
• Prepare financial reports and generate invoices.
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receiveable duties as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact to handle and resolve Verizon cell phone issues.
• Research open purchase orders and resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Communicate with schools and departments regarding purchases, charges, and invoices.
• Assist with year-end close and generation of external audit workpapers.
• Prepare and assist with completing various reports, forms and documents.
• Provide training and support to staff members on how to enter purchase requisitions.
• Prepare Powerpoint slides for presentations by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Provide technical expertise and respond to questions from schools and departments.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis ofactual or perceived race,color,religion,national origin,sex,age,marital status,sexual orientation,genetic information,gender identity, ordisability.This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

PAY and HOURS:This position is a 12 month, exempt position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education, Support Services Personnel Salary Schedule. Placement on the appropriate salary step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills and training related to this position.