St. Louis Public Schools Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 1 week ago
Position Title: Financial Systems Coordinator
Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 Month
Job #: 8477
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Shift Length: 8 Hour Day
Union Eligibility: Not Eligible
Position Summary:
This is professional, technical, and analytical work involving administrative support of complex financial computer business systems. Work involves responsibility for the coordination of all financial computer business systems with the District's user community, including training assistance, user group discussions, and system coordination with the Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology departments. Work includes financial report generation within the Finance Department and coordination of staff assignments related to the financial computer business systems. The incumbent is expected to be able to perform any work tasks with considerable independence and comply with any work schedules or attendance or duty requirements as needed.
Essential Functions:
Develops and maintains Business PLUS workflow designer and user assignments
Coordinates Business PLUS superuser meetings as needed to ensure data consistency and complete process understanding
Monitors user input into the financial business computer system and assists in the correction of erroneous input
Researches and implements changes required in the financial business system due to changes in systems configuration or business policies
Researches system problems and errors; coordinates with vendors, consultants, contractors, and user groups in resolving issues and implementing software or business system changes, configurations, or procedures
Performs functional analysis, requirements definition, and ERP module testing
Assists in providing detailed analysis for accounting staff, internal audit staff, and external audit staff
Provides training and consultative assistance to department users, IT personnel, and outside vendors
Performs and participates in data interface design, data migration, and reconciliation
Prepares ad-hoc and regular financial activity and statistical reports, and statements and reports of financial activities
Performs related work as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Understanding of public school finance and related school law
Must have solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to organize and prioritize work for accurate and timely completion
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Must be able to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in planning and directing a large fiscal operation
Able to demonstrate personal integrity and financial expertise to ensure the security and integrity of the District's financial records
Ability to negotiate, on behalf of the District, with outside parties
Strong skills in presenting and interacting with the media, executives, Board members, and other officials
Experience:
Microsoft computer applications including spreadsheet and word processing software such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
Finance, Payroll, and/or Human Resources ERP applications
Interpersonal/communications skills
Experience developing information, conducting meetings, and making presentations to groups and individuals
Education:
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.
SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.
Fully-paid health insurance for self
$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
$40,000 group term life insurance
Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
Pension plan
Robust wellness programs
Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.
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