Financial Associate (Public) jobs in Colorado

SPECIALIST, FINANCIAL (Job ID: 65760)

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  Collects, reviews, and processes financial information and creates necessary financial reports; maintains all aspects of a school’s business transactions, ensuring accurate and timely processing; and provides input to financial partners and administrators to aid in developing a complete and integrated budget that includes all funds available to the school.

• Provides oversight for the following financial and human resources processes: accounts payable/receivables, purchasing/receiving, p-card program, payroll, grants administration, posting positions, journal entries and ledger, and account reconciliations; maintains high levels of accuracy and integrity as well as adherence to District and federal regulations

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  Analyzes business operations, staffing requirements, financial commitments, and obligations in order to project future expenses and provide advice.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with financial services and other departments.
• Acts to consistently ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of designated financial records with minimal supervision and keeps financial partner and/or school leaders informed of all exceptions, variances, or violations to established rules.

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  Provides guidance to school leaders and acts as liaison to District departments and/or functions on behalf of schools, providing broad direction as well as individual support and management.
• Demonstrates cost consciousness and fiscal responsibility while performing the duties of this position.

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  Two (2) or more years experience in budgeting and accounting, utilizing automated systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides) and specialized accounting and budgeting software.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Works collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical operations required for the position.
• Ability to develop new processes and identify improvements.
• Ability to perform detailed calculations and stay focused on the project.
• Willingness and ability to travel to site locations throughout the District as needed.

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  High school diploma or equivalent required.

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  Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools