Vacancy 2026-27: Finance Technician - Central Office

Vacancy 2026-27: Finance Technician - Central Office

Reports to: Executive Director of Finance and Payroll & Benefits Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Classification

N4 Scale - 260 days per year, 8 hours per day

2026-2027 Salary Scales

SUMMARY
The Finance Technician assists the finance department by performing administrative and technical support with a primary focus on payroll processing and related functions.  The role will support the monthly payroll administration process, as well as, provide effective record keeping and communication with all Augusta County School Board staff and employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in managing the automated Timeclock software, including, missed punches, over-time tracking, monthly timesheet preparation, and related payroll functions.
• Generate substitute and part-time employee reports for administrators and department heads monthly for approval.
• Support the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including the collection of timesheets and employee changes.
• Assist the Payroll and Benefits Manager in administering fringe benefit plans including, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance, VRS retirement and life insurance, tax sheltered annuity plans, optional life insurance, FMLA, and workers compensation.
• Respond to payroll and benefit inquiries professionally and confidentially.  Including assistance with the online Employee Access module to provide pay-stubs, tax change assistance, life events, etc.
• Assist with maintaining employee records associated with payroll and benefit changes revolving around New Hire Onboarding, Employee Offboarding, and Open Enrollment.
• Coordinate changes in demographic information between departments.
• Provide documentation and administrative support related to unemployment claims and required follow-up.
• Support the workers’ compensation process by coordinating with schools and departments to obtain supporting documentation, submit information to insurance providers, and maintain follow-up records related to incidents, medical documentation, and applicable payments. 
• Ensure compliance with Personnel Policies, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the operations of the Finance Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.  
• Effective at managing multiple projects simultaneously while working under pressure and meeting deadlines. 
• Knowledge of basic accounting functions and payroll-related calculations, including percentages, time and fractions of time calculations, and basic algebraic functions.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, Google Workspace applications, and the ability to learn various software packages pertinent to the operations of the school division.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret procedure manuals.  
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence accurately and professionally.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram based instructions.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Possess a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate’s Degree preferred; one to three years related payroll, finance, accounting, human resources, or administrative support experience is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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 regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Per contract and Augusta County Policy Manual.

EVALUATION Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.