Financial Secretary Position Available In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Financial Secretary
Employer
Stratford Public Schools
Location
Stratford, CT, US
Salary
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Stratford Public Schools
Location
Stratford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Stratford Public Schools
Location
Stratford, CT, US
Salary
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Job Details
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Job Details

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary – 12-

Months Date Posted:

5/23/2025

Location:

Frank Scott Bunnell High School Date Available:

07/01/2025

Closing Date:

07/11/2025

Scope :

The Financial Secretary will be responsible for providing high level secretarial support to the building Administrator(s) as well as organizing, validating, and maintaining records and data as defined by the Administrator(s).

Responsibilities :

Collect, verify, record, and/or distribute all monies for school clubs, activities, programs, and fundraiser, as required.
Maintain accounting and reconciliation for all school accounts in appropriate software.
Maintain FC&S petty cash database and process reimbursement invoice to replenish petty cash, as required.
Supply/maintain all fundraising activity forms, as required.
Maintain spreadsheet for school BOE accounts in specific software.
Record and collect student obligations in PowerSchool.
Record and confirm proper execution of field trip requests among certified staff (master calendar clearance, bus insurance confirmation, permission slips, and any related financials)
Process, maintain PO requisitions and invoices for office, school counseling and athletics in district software, as required.
Enter, develop and distribute varied reports using MS Office, Google, and accounting software, including, but not limited to budget/accounting reports, charts and graphs.
Create and maintain department files in accordance with established guidelines and retention requirements.
Coordinate, assign, distribute, and record parking spaces and bus passes for students and staff
Provide back-up for head secretary.
Maintain positive interface with public.
Perform other projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the school principal

Scholarship:

Maintain all scholarship funds in database and checkbook.
Assist Scholarship Chairperson with database, letters, notifications to staff, and set-up for scholarship evening event.
Process check requests for scholarship evening.
Dispense yearly scholarships upon verification from Scholarship Chairperson.

Skill Requirements :

Ability to identify, prioritize and complete multiple projects on-time and within required deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively to all organizational levels.
Ability to compose professional correspondence including, but not limited to, responding to questions and requests for information
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, ALIO, Access and QuickBooks/Quicken Software, and willingness to learn and increase proficiency in necessary software systems, in accordance with demands
Proficiency with email software packages including creating contacts, groups, and calendar entries
Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision (self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented).
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Ability to work well with colleagues.

Qualification Requirements :

High School Diploma required. Associate Degree preferred.
2-4 years solid business office experience preferred.
Demonstrated success working in a time-sensitive environment requiring minimal direction.

Compensation :

The salary for this position is determined in accordance with the provisions of the current Stratford Association of Educational Secretaries contract.
Full Year position.
Grade 11; 1.0 FTE
The Stratford Public Schools boast a portfolio of 13 academic buildings and one district office. Across our 14 buildings, we house almost 7,000 students and approximately 1,000 professional faculty and staff. Collectively, WE make up Stratford Public Schools. It is our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, character and 21st-century skills to succeed through high-quality learning experiences and community partnerships within a culture of diversity and respect. Our aim is to be one of the more dynamic school districts in the region. In order to aspire towards this outcome, we recognize that we must embrace the vulnerabilities of our work and remain in a perpetual state of continuous improvement. We aim to provide our students with world class educational opportunities so they can ultimately represent the Stratford community in the global world and become confident contributing members to society. At SPS, we have a passionate and dedicated staff, many of which are homegrown. With a focus on collaboration, we will continue to challenge and extend ideas around instructional practice. We will celebrate a diverse student population who are filled with vivid hopes, dreams and wishes for their futures. Our students dive deep into the extra-curricular offerings that we have, broadly participating in everything from athletics to the performing arts. Our community partnerships are strong and they recognize the importance of their contributions to making the Stratford Public Schools one of the best in the area. For this, we are appreciative. Additionally, we receive outstanding support from the Stratford Board of Education as well as The Stratford Town Council, and the Mayor’s office. From Forest to Shore (and everything in between) …. WE are Stratford. Welcome. Dr. Uyi Osunde Superintendent of Schools