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School Financial Specialist

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: School Financial Spec CODE: 4220 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: School Financial Specialist GRADE: 16 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of school leadership, performs responsible financial bookkeeping using the School Funds Online (SFO) and the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Business Hub to manage all school funds that flow in and out of a middle or high school and remain in compliance with MCPS guidelines. Work of the class is responsible for all school-related financial transactions carried on as part of the middle or high schools' office functions. Work involves responsible contacts with students, school administrative and instructional staff, central office staff, and vendors. Collaborates with school leadership in utilizing SFO to provide accurate and reliable records that follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Manages funds in the Independent Activity Funds (IAF) and school operating budget, in accordance with board policy, state statutes, and system guidelines. Works collaboratively with school staff, and the community at large, in facilitating the IAF.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping; modern office practices and procedures; standard records procedures; business English; and, computer knowledge and proficiency to include multiple word processing, spreadsheet, and financial record systems. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace. Ability to plan, obtain, and oversee funds to maximize resources. Research and obtain outside business services required for a smooth-running school. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaboratively work with a diverse school community including school leadership, students, staff, and central office staff and community groups. Knowledge of established school regulations, policies and procedures, and school financial operations. Ability to maintain financial records and prepare reports. Knowledge of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, and business administration preferred. Two plus years accounting experience or equivalent business experience managing funds in an active office. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Completion of School Finance Training Part I and Part II, Business Hub training, and SFO training, once hired.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office.)

Performs school related financial business planning, analysis, and reporting functions independently, in accordance with MCPS policies and procedures, GAAP, and internal audit policies and procedures. Executes and processes school-related financial and grant transactions. Maintains a complete accounting system with monthly reconciliation for the receipt and disbursement of school's IAF. Prepares periodic financial reports for school leadership staff, account sponsors, central office staff, and internal audit staff. Collects, verifies, and deposits large amounts of cash and checks, daily, from various programs and events, issuing receipts and transporting to the school's financial institution. Verifies pre-approval and disbursement procedures for each check transaction from appropriate accounts. Processes procurement requests from ordering, receiving, and disbursement to inventory. Processes and tracks vendor orders and product receipts, and resolves delivery and product issues, as required. Maintains and tracks a student obligation database. Maintains various student databases for accuracy. Assists school leadership staff in coordinating building use for all school events. (i.e. permits, signatures, etc.). Prepares reports and participates in all internal audit functions for the school and follows up. Communicates and trains school staff, students, and parents on policies and procedures relating to the IAF financial functions (i.e. obligations, fundraisers, field trips, etc.) Prepares and files all Maryland state sales tax returns, yearly. Process payments for all school based independent contractors (i.e. DJ's, speakers, proctors, police officers, etc.), to include collecting W-9 forms and reporting it to MCPS. Processes internal MCPS invoices for payment (i.e. MCPS security). Processes and tracks special pays on timesheets. Performs budget responsibilities in middle school or high school. Manages and reconciles JP Morgan purchase card accounts. Deposits and withdraws funds to the Central Investment Fund in a timely manner. Participates in various financial/budget meetings. Collaborates with students, school leadership staff, instructional staff, central office staff, and vendors as it relates to school financial situations. Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 1/70
Date(s) Revised: 7/82, 11/89, 7/92, 5/93, 12/97, 7/01, 10/2007, 7/2009, 4/2022
Last Reviewed: 9/2017

This description may be changed at any time.