Administrative/School Finance Assistant - Fairfax County Public Schools : Job Details

DescriptionServes as administrative assistant to a principal or administrator of an elementary, nontraditional, or special education center/school; relieves supervisor of routine administrative tasks and ensures smooth and efficient operation of the assigned office; performs a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties required to maintain complex financial records.QualificationsRequired

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in general office administration or office support including some financial and/or accounting functions.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of procedures, practices, and operations of an office or administrative setting.
• Knowledge of general, paraprofessional accounting practices.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and ability to learn associated software applications.
• Skill in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to input transactions with attention to detail and in adherence to timelines.
• Ability to evaluate financial data for accuracy.
• Ability to provide positive customer service and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Finance or accounting coursework.