Financial Secretary
Reports To:
Director, Business and Operations Services
Job Type:
Clerical/Secretarial
Approved:
February 13, 2018
Core Knowledge Areas:
- Benefit Administration
- Financial Management
- Tax Administration
Location:
Administration Office
Schedule:
Full-Time, 249 Days
Required Education Level:
High School Diploma or GED
Under the management of the Director, Business and Operations Services, this position is responsible for assigned tasks within the core knowledge areas identified for the position. The person in this position uses clerical and secretarial skills to carry out the assigned tasks to meet the goals and objectives set forth annually by the Director, Business and Operations Services, Superintendent and School Board.
- Processing accounts payable and invoices.
- Issuing checks.
- Processing taxes and exonerations.
- Processing delinquent taxes.
- Providing HACC certification of residency.
- Updating employee benefits.
- Processing benefit payments.
- Tracking and making cafeteria deposits.
- Processing of census.
- Supporting the morning substitute call process.
- Answering phone inquiries within the Administration Office and servicing customers as able within the designated core knowledge areas.
- Servicing walk-in customers within the Administration Office as able within the designated core knowledge areas.
- Performing such other duties as may be required and assigned.
Required Education Level:
High School Diploma or GED
License:
A valid PA driver’s license
Certification:
None
Essential Job Functions:
- Visual acuity to read correspondence, computer screen
- Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone and greet visitors
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people
- Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to read, write and do simple computation
- Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling
- Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs
- Ability to organize office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks
- Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions
- Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Ability to use computer technology efficiently
- Must be a proficient typist
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Upper Dauphin Area School District Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Preferred Education Level:
Associates Degree
Preferred Certifications:
None
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with financial management.
Work Year:
Full-time, 249 Days based on District Schedule
Work Schedule:
8 Hours, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
As a member of the substitute call in process, this position will work 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM on alternating shifts.
Emergency Management:
Position may involve emergency response activities that extend beyond the normal work day.
Designated member of Joint School Safety Taskforce which may include working outside normal assignments to assist member school districts.
Job Rate:
Hiring: Current starting job rate based on classification.
Ongoing: As decided annually by the School Board.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting at desk for extended periods
- Standing for limited periods of time
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping
- Light lifting – up to 20 pounds
- Frequent carrying – up to 20 pounds
- Manual dexterity to prepare mailings and use office equipment
- Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
Work Environment:
Office setting (inside).
Equipment to Operate:
Computer, mobile devices, telephone, scanner, calculators, printers and fax machines.