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Job Title: Financial Specialist V (12 Months) - Office of Accounting, To Establish an Eligibility List. Post-concession rate of pay listed.

Posting Date: August 24, 2012

Closing Date: September 10, 2012

Salary Range: $23.56 - $31.81 (hourly)

In accordance with the Agreement between DAEOE and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, Article X, Vacant Positions, the following vacancy is announced:

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Special Note:

Applicant must attach proof of education at time of on-line application submission.

Note: Applications without proof of education attached will be considered incomplete.

Qualifications

Education:

Candidate must possess and provide evidence of one of the following:

High School diploma or GED certificate, and fifteen (15) years of full-time work experience in an educational setting. Or

Candidate must possess and provide evidence of a transcript confirming at least 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution, and eight (8) years of experience in an educational and business setting.

Applicant must attach proof of education at time of on-line application submission.

Note: Applications without proof of education attached will be considered incomplete.

Experience:

Must have minimum of ten (10) years of administrative support experience. Strengths must include trouble shooting and problem solving, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; must be organized, work well alone or as part of a team; proficient in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PeopleSoft 8.

Must have experience in importing and exporting data to and from Excel spreadsheet, maintaining and balancing a budget.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer or Designee:

Essential Functions:

ï¿½Responsible for keeping abreast of all DPS Accounting policies and procedures especially in the area of concentration in order to provide assistance for external and internal customers.

Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.

ï¿½ Process payments using the PeopleSoft Accounts Payable system.

ï¿½ Input data on the PeopleSoft system utilizing the cash receipts and general ledger modules.

ï¿½ Work with vendors in helping resolve vendor issues prior to involving management.

ï¿½ Prepare excel spreadsheets for supervisor on a variety of accounting projects.

ï¿½ Review and monitor work assignments to assure accuracy and thoroughness.

ï¿½ Maintain accurate and appropriate records and files relative to the effective operation of the office.

ï¿½ Coordinate office services such as purchasing, payroll, record control, and other office activities.

ï¿½ Prepare memoranda, answer telephones, route calls appropriately, and operate modern office equipment.

ï¿½ Communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

ï¿½ Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the office of the Chief Financial Officer.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.