Financial Specialist

For a full job description and to apply please visit our website: https://www.applitrack.com/imesd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Business Department

POSITION WILL START MARCH 1, 2026

PRIMARY ROLE:

Financial Specialist will process payroll and account payables and receivables for assigned entities. Provide support to Director of Business Services and other financial specialists in the business office as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in each responsibility and essential function of the position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable, insured transportation. If selected for the position, individual will complete a pre-employment background check.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma

· Two (2) years experience working in business or banking

· Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Follow IMESD guidelines, rules and procedures

· Maintain integrity and confidentiality

· Exhibit regular punctuality and attendance

· Manage time efficiently and effectively

· Prioritize workload to accurately meet job requirements and timelines

· Cultivate positive and professional relationships, and show sensitivity to individual differences

· Demonstrate effective communication skills

· Resolve conflict in a professional manner

· Express ability to be flexible and cooperative in varying capacities

· Maintain organization and safety in the work environment

RESPONSIBLITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Demonstrates proficiency in planning organizing and coordinating assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision

· Keeps current on rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Process payroll accurately and timely

· Prepares, reconciles and pays all payroll liabilities

· Works closely with Human Resources in setting up employee’s payroll and benefits in the accounting system

· Enters employees’ information into the computer system and keeps track of all related benefits

· Maintains payroll system control tables to ensure accurate payroll and leave data

· Maintains 403b and 457 plan information

· Monitors accounting records associated with payroll

· Prepares and submits local, state and federal payroll reports and surveys

· Collects and generates data, records and reports then summarizes this information so that it can used to inform staff or decisions by directors or other staff members

· Calculates and audits regular monthly payroll and special project payrolls

· Generates written correspondence and reports that are well organized and grammatically correct

· Prepares payroll reports for annual audit

· Answers payroll related questions from staff

· Perform general accounting needs for assigned districts as part of the Business office team

· Process accounts payables and accounts receivables for assigned school districts

· Be available to others in the business department to answer questions related to appropriate processes and procedures of business office practices

· Assist Business Manager with special projects as directed

· Post District electronic deposits, maintain cash control worksheet

· Post monthly journal entries and others as requested

· Perform other reasonable duties that from time to time may be assigned to meet the usual and unusual demands placed on the organization

Pay: $50,240.00 - $59,960.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,240 - $59,960