Finance Specialist (Financial Services)
Location: ESC Region 15, San Angelo TX
Reports To: Director/Coordinator, Financial Services
FLSA Status: Exempt/12 Months - 234 Days
Salary: Based on ESC Region 15 Salary Schedule
**Position open until filled**
Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
Position Purpose: This position reports to the Finance Services Director and Finance Services Coordinator and is responsible for guiding LEAs financial practices and objectives with a culture of professionalism and high performance that emphasizes excellence, knowledge, quality, productivity, and ambitious standards.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Respond to inquiries from LEAs by phone, email, and other correspondence as requested or contracted.
Provide on-site visits as necessary to support business office operations.
Maintain accurate and complete payroll accounting and budget records for LEAs participating in the ESC Region 15 School Financial Services Cooperative.
Prepare monthly payroll and related reports.
Assist LEAs in the ESC 15 School Financial Services Cooperative with daily finance related issues.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, ESC policy and procedural directives.
Provide technical financial benchmarking reports.
Utilize databases from LEAs and templates prepared by ESC 15 staff to generate reports and data to be used by School Financial Services.
Provide financial oversight services to LEAs.
Equip LEA administration with information and resources to better monitor their financial condition.
Maintain knowledge of current legislature.
Attend training and monitor websites necessary to maintain a current knowledge of legislative and reporting requirements.
Websites include Texas Education Agency (TEA), Teacher Retirement System (TRS), Internal Revenue System (IRS), Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and Texas ISD.
Support internal ESC Region15 functions and core values.
Participate in ESC Region 15 and/or other professional development opportunities that will enhance the position and allow for personal growth.
Perform other duties delegated by the Finance Services Lead, Finance Services Director, Deputy Director, or Executive Director.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge and experience in ESC supported accounting software (ASCENDER)
Knowledge of school LEA accounting and payroll practices and procedures
Self-driven to read, interpret, and communicate information relating to technical procedures and / or governmental regulations
Proficient in Windows applications, MS Office Suite, internet, and email Exhibit prudent principles and practices of accounting knowledge
Experience in using accounting coding systems
Ability to work with numbers with accuracy and a rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Possess integrity, judgement, responsiveness, and strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable files (required).
General knowledge of state and federal employment laws preferred
Demonstrate excellence in self-motivation and strong organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and/or governmental regulations
Ability to draft reports and business correspondence required
Ability to maintain confidential records and files
Experience with PEIMS and TSDS data standards preferred
Ability to establish and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with LEA staff, grant managers, auditors, federal, state, and LEA financial officials
Experience
Three (3) years Business Office experience (preferred)
Three (3) years general bookkeeping/accounting experience
For More Information:
Amy Zuniga
325-658-6571
Amy.Zuniga@esc15.net
Reports To: Director/Coordinator, Financial Services
FLSA Status: Exempt/12 Months - 234 Days
Salary: Based on ESC Region 15 Salary Schedule
**Position open until filled**
Mission: Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service.
Position Purpose: This position reports to the Finance Services Director and Finance Services Coordinator and is responsible for guiding LEAs financial practices and objectives with a culture of professionalism and high performance that emphasizes excellence, knowledge, quality, productivity, and ambitious standards.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Respond to inquiries from LEAs by phone, email, and other correspondence as requested or contracted.
Provide on-site visits as necessary to support business office operations.
Maintain accurate and complete payroll accounting and budget records for LEAs participating in the ESC Region 15 School Financial Services Cooperative.
Prepare monthly payroll and related reports.
Assist LEAs in the ESC 15 School Financial Services Cooperative with daily finance related issues.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by law, state directives, ESC policy and procedural directives.
Provide technical financial benchmarking reports.
Utilize databases from LEAs and templates prepared by ESC 15 staff to generate reports and data to be used by School Financial Services.
Provide financial oversight services to LEAs.
Equip LEA administration with information and resources to better monitor their financial condition.
Maintain knowledge of current legislature.
Attend training and monitor websites necessary to maintain a current knowledge of legislative and reporting requirements.
Websites include Texas Education Agency (TEA), Teacher Retirement System (TRS), Internal Revenue System (IRS), Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and Texas ISD.
Support internal ESC Region15 functions and core values.
Participate in ESC Region 15 and/or other professional development opportunities that will enhance the position and allow for personal growth.
Perform other duties delegated by the Finance Services Lead, Finance Services Director, Deputy Director, or Executive Director.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge and experience in ESC supported accounting software (ASCENDER)
Knowledge of school LEA accounting and payroll practices and procedures
Self-driven to read, interpret, and communicate information relating to technical procedures and / or governmental regulations
Proficient in Windows applications, MS Office Suite, internet, and email Exhibit prudent principles and practices of accounting knowledge
Experience in using accounting coding systems
Ability to work with numbers with accuracy and a rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Possess integrity, judgement, responsiveness, and strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable files (required).
General knowledge of state and federal employment laws preferred
Demonstrate excellence in self-motivation and strong organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and/or governmental regulations
Ability to draft reports and business correspondence required
Ability to maintain confidential records and files
Experience with PEIMS and TSDS data standards preferred
Ability to establish and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with LEA staff, grant managers, auditors, federal, state, and LEA financial officials
Experience
Three (3) years Business Office experience (preferred)
Three (3) years general bookkeeping/accounting experience
For More Information:
Amy Zuniga
325-658-6571
Amy.Zuniga@esc15.net
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of three years direct services experience
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