Lexington City Schools

Financial Assistant (Part Time)

REPORTS TO:  Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY:  The Part Time Financial Assistant must be able to execute multiple accounting responsibilities within the Finance Department. They must be highly confidential and able to communicate with others in a professional environment while validating all information as accurate as possible. Areas of responsibility include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and employee benefits. The individual will support the finance team in completing the primary responsibilities listed below as needed:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and processes monthly payroll and all related activity including but not limited to: new employee set-up, previous employment verifications, miscellaneous payroll input, verification of monthly payroll amounts, longevity calculation
• Assists with annual enrollment for the medical and flexible benefits plan
• Maintains employee payroll records and information
• Processes payroll deductions including monthly insurance and benefit payables
• Reconciles the insurance liability accounts on the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Responds to employee inquiries
• Completes Verification of Employment forms
• Health Insurance and ACA requirements
• Flexible Benefits
• LBAAS and Budgets
• Miscellaneous Journal Entries and General Ledger Entries
• Maintains AS400 and financial spreadsheets required to track and reconcile accounting records
• Completes various month end routines
• Performs various other functions as needed by the Finance Supervisor and/or Finance Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required and at least three years of school finance experience, including general ledger responsibilities.  Prefer at least a two-year Accounting or Business Administration degree from an accredited institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule according to business requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to change
• Experience with AS400 System is a plus
• Ability to respond in an appropriate and courteous manner to inquiries
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness and desire to expand knowledge in job-related areas
• Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of state salary and payroll requirements and guidelines
• Dependable
• Positive attitude
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday – Maximum 20 hours per week