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Job Title: Financial Specialist IV (12 Months) - Office of Accounting. To Established an Eligibility List. Post con-cession rate of pay listed.

Posting Date: August 24, 2012

Closing Date: September 10, 2012

Salary Range: $18.58 - $25.01 (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:

Must possess and provide proof of High school graduate or GED certificate. College helpful. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.

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 three (3) 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, PeopleSoft Finance, and Microsoft applications, PowerPoint, and word.

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:

Prepare the Payroll on a bi-weekly basis for the Office of the CFO; record, track and submit payroll for office staff and teachers requiring workshop stipends.

Maintain a detailed list of all cash and checks received by the District on a monthly basis.

Must maintain all mandated federal and state quality assurance policies, procedures and provisions.

Maintain and update Comprehensive Financial Audit Reporting providing drafts for review.

Review and monitor specific work assignments to assure accuracy and thoroughness.

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

Prepare memoranda, answer telephones, and operate modern office equipment.

Greet visitors, take messages, and schedule appointments.

Communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the office of the CFO.

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.