What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Systems Support Specialist position at Capital Region BOCES?
Capital Region BOCES provides both educational programs and educational support services, including an extensive IT division (NERIC) that serves over 150 school districts locally and statewide. We are preparing students & educators for success and we employ hundreds of individuals who support that mission. Our team ensures that educational programs are administered, and schools run efficiently and effectively so our kids receive a world-class education. They are guided by 5 commitments that support their mission and purpose- Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership.
What You Will Do
As a Financial Systems Support Specialist, you will be the lifeline for the business offices of school districts throughout the state. In your role, you can expect the following:
Your day will be busy supporting our clients. Every interaction is an exciting challenge including finance system software questions, advising on how to utilize these systems to their fullest, troubleshooting systems issues that may occur and interfacing with software vendors.
You will be the subject matter expert on the financial systems used by the school districts to perform payroll, budgeting, accounting and other financial activities vital to the operations of the schools.
You will use your technical aptitude and accounting/finance knowledge to help others by providing support that keep our schools up and running.
Why This Is a Great Job
You will make a difference! You will be working with a close-knit team that is very collaborative. At the end of each day you will leave your office with a sense of satisfaction that you made a difference and really helped someone do their job better. Along with great job satisfaction, you will receive:
Platinum level, co-pay-based health insurance program; Individual or Family options available and BOCES pays 76% of the premium
Amazing professional development opportunities
Extremely generous paid time off, including 15 paid holidays, four weeks of vacation and a separate bank of sick/personal time
Membership in a public, pension-based retirement system
What You Bring To Our Team
College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field with 3 to 5 years of experience in an accounting related function such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Budgeting and/or Financial Analysis or related. Candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
Strong computer literacy with ability to learn new systems
Experience with Wincap and/or nVision a plus
Any experience working in government or educational business offices or accounting ideal but not required
Passion to help others, great customer service skills and a personal drive for continuous learning and a desire to develop your skills
Where You Can Apply
To apply, simply register in our online application system by clicking the link below. Once you create your RecruitFront profile, be sure to submit your official application to Vacancy #2027-27 by clicking the “Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the job posting. As a public employer, we fall under the jurisdiction of Albany County Civil Service. This terrific opportunity would be a NY HELPS appointment under the title ‘Program Coordinator I-Financial Services’.
A detailed job description and application are available in Recruitfront.
For More Details On This Role Contact
Amanda Farmer, Personnel Assistant II at 518-862-4913 or by email at crbrecruitment@neric.org.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we invite you to view our policy, go to our website at https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/
What You Will Do
As a Financial Systems Support Specialist, you will be the lifeline for the business offices of school districts throughout the state. In your role, you can expect the following:
Your day will be busy supporting our clients. Every interaction is an exciting challenge including finance system software questions, advising on how to utilize these systems to their fullest, troubleshooting systems issues that may occur and interfacing with software vendors.
You will be the subject matter expert on the financial systems used by the school districts to perform payroll, budgeting, accounting and other financial activities vital to the operations of the schools.
You will use your technical aptitude and accounting/finance knowledge to help others by providing support that keep our schools up and running.
Why This Is a Great Job
You will make a difference! You will be working with a close-knit team that is very collaborative. At the end of each day you will leave your office with a sense of satisfaction that you made a difference and really helped someone do their job better. Along with great job satisfaction, you will receive:
Platinum level, co-pay-based health insurance program; Individual or Family options available and BOCES pays 76% of the premium
Amazing professional development opportunities
Extremely generous paid time off, including 15 paid holidays, four weeks of vacation and a separate bank of sick/personal time
Membership in a public, pension-based retirement system
What You Bring To Our Team
College Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field with 3 to 5 years of experience in an accounting related function such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Budgeting and/or Financial Analysis or related. Candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
Strong computer literacy with ability to learn new systems
Experience with Wincap and/or nVision a plus
Any experience working in government or educational business offices or accounting ideal but not required
Passion to help others, great customer service skills and a personal drive for continuous learning and a desire to develop your skills
Where You Can Apply
To apply, simply register in our online application system by clicking the link below. Once you create your RecruitFront profile, be sure to submit your official application to Vacancy #2027-27 by clicking the “Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the job posting. As a public employer, we fall under the jurisdiction of Albany County Civil Service. This terrific opportunity would be a NY HELPS appointment under the title ‘Program Coordinator I-Financial Services’.
A detailed job description and application are available in Recruitfront.
For More Details On This Role Contact
Amanda Farmer, Personnel Assistant II at 518-862-4913 or by email at crbrecruitment@neric.org.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we invite you to view our policy, go to our website at https://www.capitalregionboces.org/employment/