Finance Office Specialist

Finance Office Specialist

Deadline: May 29, 2026

District/Organization: Saline Area Schools

Position/Type: Central Office - 1st Line Admin, full time

Salary: $45,684-60,121

Position Details

FINANCE OFFICE SPECIALIST

at Saline Area Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for the right fit to ensure continuation on our finance team following a planned retirement. The ideal candidate is someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving problems. A process-oriented, critical thinker that is interested and nds value in knowing the "why". This person would have a desire to learn about the complexities of school nance and grow their responsibilities as content knowledge grows. They would take a sense of pride in the customer service they provide and value the support the nance team gives to all parts of Saline Area Schools and the greater community. The position would be under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance, but will require the ability to take direction from others and also be comfortable giving input about current and new processes.

Saline Area Schools strives to hire individuals who are intrinsically motivated, have a deep desire to grow professionally, believe children deserve to learn in an environment that is the least restrictive, and demonstrate the highest level of cultural competence. SAS strives to employ individuals who possess a strong work ethic, are committed to providing children with boundless opportunities, and understand that equity, inclusion, and social justice are essential to the success of a 21st-century school community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Certification

• High School Diploma required

Preferred Education/Certification

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

Required Experience

• Experience in financial or business office settings.
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with coworkers and all stakeholders.
• Experience providing exemplary customer service to internal and external customers
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of learning new systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with general accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related accounting work.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Excel and Google Suite.
• Experience in a K-12 or public sector educational finance environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the finance office and provide clerical support.
• Provide support with data entry in accounts payable, accounts receivable and other general ledger tasks.
• Assist with calling vendors, reconciling differences and maintaining up to date files.
• Assist with vendor record setup and maintenance, including fraud verification and 1099 processing.
• Monitor aging purchase orders and receivables and initiate follow up with departments or external vendors.
• Provide support to department and building administrative assistants via email, phone, in person training and creating work aids.
• Generate reports or compile data to support the finance office and other departments throughout the district.
• Monitor and process electronic paperwork workflow and support users of the workflow.
• Assist in maintaining electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain fiscal responsibility as a good steward of the District's resources.
• Preserve confidentiality of information.
• Organized, confident, self-sufficient, and not afraid to ask questions or go forward once you have clarity.
• Maintain a positive attitude and join in the spirit of teamwork and coordination.
• Remain flexible and be comfortable with change.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently analyze and resolve problems.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Effective, respectful and timely written and verbal communication with all stakeholders - vendors, staff and volunteers.
• Master organizational and time management skills, including the need to re-prioritize or multi-task.
• Continuous learning of laws and regulations, district policies, procedures, principles, guidelines, and best practices related to finance.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems.
• Demonstrate exemplary attendance and punctuality.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Work in standard office and school building environments requiring mobility, visual and auditory acuity, communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, adaptability, technology proficiency, physical stamina and environmental awareness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EQUIPMENT

Uses standard office equipment such as a personal computer, scanner, copy machine, and telephone.

TRAVEL

No regular travel as part of the regular job. Occasional travel to professional development opportunities.

WORK SCHEDULE

Eight-hour shift to be determined at time of hire.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12-month employee
• A full benefit package (including health and retirement)

SALARY

$45,684 - $60,121 dependent on experience.

APPLICATION METHOD

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified external applicants must complete an application and upload all necessary documents on the TalentEd Website (please visit our HR web page at: https://saline.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx# to access the SAS Job Openings). All letters of interest, resumes and applications must be received no later than the deadline listed or until the position has been filled.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: All interested and qualified internal applicants must submit a letter of interest and a current resume via email to Miranda Owsley, owsleym@salineschools.org. All letters of interest, resumes and applications must be received no later than the deadline listed or until filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

If you have any accessibility concerns regarding the completion of this application, please contact Alli Littlejohn, HR Coordinator, littleja@salineschools.org to set up an appointment for additional support.

E-mail: owsleym@salineschools.org

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