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Title: Finance Specialist Reports To: Director of Finance
Summary: Assist with management of the financial operations of the district, ensuring proper budgeting, accounting, compliance and financial planning.
Terms: 12 Months, 260 days
Key Responsibilities ● Accounting Oversight: Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with ACS Board policies and state/federal regulations. Process financial records including purchase orders, invoices and deposits. Provide support to Payroll, School Nutrition, Federal Programs and Special Education. Have knowledge of CONUS travel regulations. Maintain District travel and procedures manual.
● Budget Management: Assisting in the development, monitoring, and administration of school budgets. This involves working with principals, bookkeepers, and central administration to forecast needs and track expenditures.
● Auditing and Compliance: Coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring the school system adheres to all relevant financial laws and regulations. Maintain familiarity with State of TN Comptroller rules and regulations.
● Supervision: Serve as the primary point of contact for school bookkeepers to provide ongoing support and training.
● Strategic Planning: Contributing to long-term financial planning and resource allocation strategies for the district.
● Vendor Management: Primary point of contact managing relationships with multiple vendors
● Other Duties: As assigned by the Director of Schools and/or the Director of Finance Education & Experience
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
● Professional Experience: Preferably 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in financial management, public sector accounting, or school district finance.
● Technical Skills: Proficiency with core financial and administrative tools (Excel, Word, Google Sheets). Experience with specialized public sector systems—such as ePlan, TNCompass, Tyler/Munis, or Skyward—is a strong plus.
● Core Financial Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of accounting principles, including revenue/expense tracking, balance sheets, journal entries, and budget amendments.
Key Competencies & Core Strengths
Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong self-motivation with the ability to analyze financial
data and communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Organization & Adaptability: Exceptional organizational and priority-management skills to
consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment; eager to learn and adapt to new
software, technologies, and operational approaches.
Collaboration & Relationship Building: Proven ability to work cooperatively across the
Educator Support Center and the City of Alcoa, maintaining positive, productive relationships
with all key stakeholders.
Pay: $26.90 - $38.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $39