Financial Secretary - Business Office

Position Type: Secretarial /ClericalDate Posted: 8/3/2022Location: Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictDate Available: TBDClosing Date: 08/16/2022District: Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictPOSITION: Financial Secretary - Business Office LOCATION: Red Clay District Office - Baltz Bldg REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Accounting BASIC FUNCTION: This position will provide accounting/clerical support in the Business Office with a major emphasis on the accounting, bookkeeping, record-keeping, and reporting functions as required in the District Business Office. This position will handle payments to vendors as assigned in a high paced large school district. Other primary responsibilities will include personal reimbursements, tuition & travel reimbursements and back-up for cash receipts. Responsibilities will also include assisting in developing office procedures to facilitate performance of assigned duties in compliance with school district and State of Delaware policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned as determined by the Supervisor of Accounting. Travel to Dover for training in FSF modules may be required for system access if remote training is not available. CHARACTERISTICS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Process assigned vendor payments in a timely manner to avoid late penalties and take advantage of vendor discounts. Respond to requests from vendors and district staff for information and/or assistance; exercising discretion and good judgement. Assist other office staff as needed. Assist district secretaries with questions on procedures in First State Financials & Data Service Center. Operate computer and other standard office machines (calculator, fax, and copier). Maintain files for completed payments and audit. Some First State Financials experience preferred. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Organizational skills and attention to detail required. Ability to determine priorities and coordinate workload to meet schedules and deadlines. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Three years of successful secretarial/clerical/accounting work experience with aspects of accounting, bookkeeping, or statistical duties. One year business school training or one additional year office experience with concentration on numerical functions. Ability to work with accuracy and perform various mathematical functions with accuracy. Comprehensive knowledge of State Accounting Procedures. Knowledge of standard filing procedures Ability to coordinate workload to meet schedules/deadlines. Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, and confidentially. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Good attendance record. REQUIREMENTS: External Applicants: Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools Letter of Interest Resume'' Three letters of reference Internal Candidates: Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools Letter of Interest Resume''Contact Information: Stephanie Guy Supervisor of Accounting Red Clay Consolidated School District 1502 Spruce Ave Wilmington DE 19805 302-552-3727 Fax: 302-992-7823 Closing Date: August 16th, 2022 at:11:59pm

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