Specialist, Activity Fund

Specialist, Activity Fund Lamar CISD - Rosenberg, TX JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 07/06/2026 CLOSING DATE: 07/20/2026 11:59 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00007943 LOCATION: Accounting POSITION TITLE: Specialist, Activity Fund JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary Purpose: To assist in the administration of the business affairs of the district. RESPONSIBILITIES: Major Responsibilities and Duties: Point of contact for activity fund-related questions and assistance Conduct activity fund trainings for school personnel. Train all campus administrative assistants on the activity fund accounting software. Assist campuses with necessary activity fund transactions when the administrative assistant position is vacant. Perform detailed reviews of activity funds as outlined in activity fund manual. Conduct internal examinations of activity funds operations, procedures, and functions. Review activity funds maintained by each school on a monthly basis. Monitor fundraising activities and related financial reporting Assist in the development and delivery of district-wide trainings, including presenting on activity funds, financial procedures, and district policies Review and recommend updates to the Activity Fund Manual to ensure compliance with current regulations, district policies, and best practices Compile the monthly sales tax reports and submit to the state comptroller. Track and reconcile activity fund invoices processed through Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment and prevent past-due balances Cross-train in other business office functions and provide backup support as needed Assist in special projects assigned by the Executive Director of Finance or designee Stay current with state and district policies to ensure compliance. Assist visitors and staff in a professional and helpful manner. Maintain confidentiality of financial and departmental information. Maintain reliable attendance in a role essential to daily operations. EXPERIENCE: Minimum Experience: 2-5 years of activity fund experience preferred School Cash or similar accounting software experience preferred QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or G.E.D. 30 credited college hours OR five years of experience as a secretary or similar office experience preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of budgeting and accounting Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns Knowledge of basic bookkeeping Understanding of activity fund regulations and internal controls Knowledge of common software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel OTHER INFORMATION: Working Conditions Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, and differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress. Light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, driving, travel (occasional in district travel), inside. JOB CONTACT INFORMATION: APPLY TO: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Executive Director, Finance; Date Revised: June 2026 SALARY: Pay Grade: 8 DAYS: 230