JOB GOAL:

The Finance Assistant delivers at a high level of competency in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of special projects, programs or specific functions, particularly in dealing with financial matters, for the organization.

Assesses and performs analysis on data, and prepares data to facilitate the project or program of the organization.

 

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates, plans, directs and implements all components of specific projects for the organization. Develops project plans, goals and objectives; reads and interprets program contracts and guidelines; keeps abreast of any change that could affect the program and takes necessary actions.
• Researches, compiles data for, and prepares various statistical, administrative and/or financial reports as required.
• Oversees, reviews and discusses expenditures for the area of responsibility; provides fiscal data for preparation of the annual budget to the directors.
• Collaborates with manager and other District staff to develop short and long-range plans for assigned programs or functional areas. Provides professional development, training, and presentations related to program or project.
• Monitors projects and programs for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of quality and success. Evaluates effectiveness, as appropriate.
•  Acts as the Personnel Data Management liaison with Directors and other network staff.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
•  Enters/exports data to/from finance and purchasing software.
•  Provide support for Tax related items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

• Minimum required High School Diploma, preferred Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Finance, Business,Management or a related area.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position 
• Experience in G-Suite, payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing (preferred)
• Experience in Microsoft Office Applications (preferred)

 

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES: 

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. 

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, effective supervision, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. 

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. 

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data, and information. 

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. 

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, philosophies, laws, regulations, and procedures; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. 

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria and the goals and priorities of planning and development programs.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required
• Position is in the office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location
• Moderate travel is required

Updated 09/21/2021

 

Memphis School of Excellence offers educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information.