Finance Generalist

Job description

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

POSITION TITLE: Finance Generalist

EMPLOYEE UNIT: Classified Professional Non-Exempt

FUNDING SOURCE: General Operating

FUNCTIONAL AREA: Finance

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance & Budget/Accounting Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Contract Non-contract XX Other Full-time XX

Part-time Permanent XX Temporary

Hours worked per day 8.0 Days per year 261

Exempt Status: No XX Yes

The rate of pay will be determined on education and experience level.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Accounts receivable functions for the district.

Assist with open enrollment, transportation, and early retiree insurance invoicing.

Process cash receipts, manual and electronic, into finance software.

Process returned checks as needed.

Assist with P-Card administration

Assist with the administration of the MySchoolBucks software.

Assist with the Breakdown Insurance Program.

Assist with Payroll/Benefits as needed.

Substitutes at the Reception desk, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: AA degree or equivalent work experience as an administrative assistant or secretary, or finance generalist. We seek proficiency in the operation of a computerized data entry system of accounting. Proficiency in the operation of database programs, spreadsheet applications, and word-processing is essential. Working knowledge of office equipment, such as printers and scanners. Ability to handle various situations with staff, parents, and the general public. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily. Proficient in database programs, word-processing and spreadsheet programs, and updated software as it becomes available

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Maintain confidentiality of information

Capable of organization/prioritizing work and meeting deadlines

Willingness to assume responsibility

Ability to work well with others

Ability to work independently

LOCATION: Administrative Center

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement :

Employee must be mobile enough to provide support services and capable of operating computers and phone system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches, and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, other data, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will typically work in indoor temperatures.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities, essential functions, physical requirements, and working conditions of the Purchasing Specialist position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive list. An employee serving in the Purchasing Specialist position may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the District's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the Purchasing Specialist position at any time. A copy of this job description will be given to the employee serving as Purchasing Specialist and a copy of this job description will be placed in that employee's personnel file. The employee understands the responsibilities, essential functions, physical requirements, and working conditions of the Purchasing Specialist position and affirms the employee can perform the essential functions of the Purchasing Specialist position without accommodations or with the following accommodations listed:

EVALUATION: The Director of Finance and Budget/Accounting Supervisor shall evaluate at least annually with input from other supervisors/managers.

This position falls under the Classified Professionals group and does not receive a District-paid annuity.

Worksite address

muscatine, IA, 52761, US

Who can apply

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