Fiscal Specialist - CONNECT

Position: Support Staff/Fiscal Specialist
Location: CONNECT
FSLA:     Exempt


Connect is a non-profit Information Technology Center serving public, private, and community schools throughout Northeast Ohio.

We are seeking a candidate to fulfill a support specialist position on our fiscal services team.

Open Position: Support Specialist Fiscal Services - Redesign Software
12 months 
Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain proficiency in Redesign fiscal services application
• Assist in implementation and training of districts migrating and or using State Redesign software
• Troubleshoot all Connect fiscal questions through phone, email and helpdesk points of contact
• Prepare training materials and other resources for Connect fiscal users
• Schedule and conduct meetings with various fiscal users, inclusive of Treasurers and their staff
• Expected to present trainings on a one on-one basis and in a group setting
• Provide districts with "On-Site" emergency assistance in the performance of fiscal services
  • Ability to be "On-Call" for periodic tasks outside of normal working hours
• Maintain a working knowledge of current regulations and requirements for the operation of a school district fiscal office as prescribed by the Auditor of State Office, State Department of Education and Ohio Revised Code
• Works with underlying source data/programs to help resolve user's questions
• All other duties as assigned by Connect Administration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with Redesign or proven ability to learn new systems and processes
• Experience with fund accounting and/or payroll processing
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, evaluate, prioritize and solve complex financial problems independently
• Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity
• Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct
• Able to work in an interruption intense environment and to multitask
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information
• Ability to develop training materials and supplemental documentation
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with the public
• Adaptable to performing new responsibilities as work environment changes
• Must be able to work remotely and periodically in our Independence or Elyria Office.  Travel locally as directed for meetings and trainings.
  
  Other Desirable Qualifications:
• Group presentation and customer training experience in fiscal applications
• Helpdesk system support experience
• Associates Degree in Accounting or related skills substantiated by training and/or work experience
  
  Qualified candidates may submit their resume to jobs@ohconnect.org with Fiscal Services Support Specialist referenced in the subject.
  
  Connect is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and unforeseen events.