Financial Analyst
- Office of Student Services
Malden Public Schools
District Wide
- Office of Student Services
- Malden, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Malden Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5875344
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026
Job Description
Overview of the
Malden Public Schools:
The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located a few miles north of Boston and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden's student body comprises approximately 6,100 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. Approximately 18 percent of Malden students have a disability and roughly one-third are English learners.
The district includes seven schools:
one comprehensive high school, five K to 8 schools, and an early learning center that serves preschool students with disabilities alongside typical peers. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.
SEIU Local 888 Union Member Position
Responsibilities:
FISCAL:
Maintain all Office of Student Services financial records in accordance with district, state
and federal policies and requirements;
Responsible for Circuit Breaker accounting, tracking and reporting
Responsible for Municipal Medicaid accounting, reporting and tracking
Prepare other reports and/or assignments as requested by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services;
Provide financial analysis of the Office of Student Services; identify and develop
department administrative and financial functions;
Assist with the preparation and submittal of state and federal grants related to Student Services; prepare and maintain all Student Services records/payments and serve as
intermediary with financial auditors and DESE;
Assist with all DESE financial reports/audits relating to the Office of Student Services ;
Assist with overall Office of Student Services budget development, oversight and analysis;
Provide oversight of Office of Student Services accounting records and filing system;
Supervise and oversee all purchasing for the Office of Student Services including contracts for out-of-district programs and all contracted services including transportation
Financially establish new OOD students to business office-confirm info with school, submit PO, execute contract, collect monthly attendance and maintain a log for IT
Inspect tuition bills every month for accuracy before submitting to the business office.
Update financial information to business office as students change placement midstream
Extract Medicaid documentation from OOD schools monthly and submit to the Medicaid biller. Work with biller to ensure new codes.
Coordinating and tracking grant purchase requisitions and vendor purchase requisitions.
TRANSPORTATION
Liaison to Out of District (OOD) students' transportation needs
Liaison to Program Managers for in-district students' transportation needs
Provide customer-friendly, direct, and open communication with parents/guardians of transported students
Provide customer-friendly, direct, and open communication with transportation companies
Liaison for summer school OOD and in-district students' transportation needs
Maintain current and accurate data collection of all transported students
Work with OOD TC to assist with acquisition of required documents
OFFICE:
Inventories, organizes, and orders supplies for the Student Services office and staff. Maintain confidentiality of students' records and correspondence therein. Maintain confidentiality of all communications within the Student Services office. Assist, when necessary, other Student Services clerical assistants. Submit and track all translation service requests.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.
Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Education, Management or equivalent
Additional education from accredited college or university in the area of Student Services
Minimum of five (5) years of municipal experience
Thorough knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations of Student Services in addition to Financial Management and legal regulations
Working knowledge and experience with IEP tracking databases, Municipal Medicaid Reimbursement, Circuit Breaker Reimbursement, as well as computerized accounting systems
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in accounting procedures including experience with spreadsheets and financial templates
Experience working with Student Services administration and Student Services staff
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task in a highly energetic and busy office setting.
Familiarity with Student Services grants and budgets. Full working knowledge of Google suite, Microsoft Office, and ASPEN.
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent fo Student Services
Salary:
Pay grade 4 on the Admin Salary Scale, SEIU Local 888 Union Member Position
To Apply:
Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
