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Montgomery County Public Schools · 15 hours ago

Immediate: School Financial Specialist, Banneker MS, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 1/28/26

Burtonsville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a School Financial Specialist to manage all school funds in compliance with MCPS guidelines. The role involves performing financial bookkeeping, collaborating with school leadership, and maintaining accurate financial records for a middle or high school.

Education

Responsibilities

Performs responsible financial bookkeeping using the School Funds Online (SFO) and the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Business Hub to manage all school funds that flow in and out of a middle or high school and remain in compliance with MCPS guidelines

Responsible for all school-related financial transactions carried on as part of the middle or high schools' office functions

Responsible contacts with students, school administrative and instructional staff, central office staff, and vendors

Collaborates with school leadership in utilizing SFO to provide accurate and reliable records that follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Manages funds in the Independent Activity Funds (IAF) and school operating budget, in accordance with board policy, state statutes, and system guidelines

Works collaboratively with school staff, and the community at large, in facilitating the IAF

Qualification

BookkeepingSFOMontgomery County Business HubMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceFinancial record systemsGAAPFinancial reportingAccounting experienceInterpersonal skills

Required

Completion of School Finance Training Part I and Part II, Business Hub training, and SFO training, once hired

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping

Modern office practices and procedures

Standard records procedures

Business English

Computer knowledge and proficiency to include multiple word processing, spreadsheet, and financial record systems

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace

Ability to plan, obtain, and oversee funds to maximize resources

Research and obtain outside business services required for a smooth-running school

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaboratively work with a diverse school community including school leadership, students, staff, and central office staff and community groups

Knowledge of established school regulations, policies and procedures, and school financial operations

Ability to maintain financial records and prepare reports

Knowledge of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System

Associates degree required

Two plus years accounting experience or equivalent business experience managing funds in an active office