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Assistant Finance Officer
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,911 / year median in North Carolina
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Assistant Finance Officer
Haywood County Schools
Central Office - Waynesville, North Carolina This job is also posted in Haywood County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5911264
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
ASSISTANT
FINANCE OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Chief Finance Officer, the Assistant Finance Officer assists with the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the school system's annual budget and provides support for payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, compliance, and special projects.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with preparation, implementation, monitoring, and administration of the annual budget.
Prepare budget amendments, journal vouchers, and 202s; respond to budget information requests.
Assist with grant budgets and federal budget submissions to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
Monitor state and federal allotments and budget balances to prevent overspending and maximize available funding.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and NCDPI requirements affecting finance and payroll operations.
Handle complex payroll and benefit issues escalated beyond the Payroll Supervisor level.
Serve as backup to the Payroll Supervisor and Finance Coordinator as needed.
Review LICSAL for salary exceptions and process payroll journal vouchers and 202s.
Complete required NCDPI reports and surveys and reconcile
ESS K-12
Education Staffing invoices.
Serve as a liaison for special projects between Finance and other departments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of payroll functions and ability to perform payroll-related mathematical calculations accurately.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate work, meet deadlines, exercise independent judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; strong data-entry and computer skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and resolve employee concerns professionally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Prefered:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; at least 15 semester hours in accounting preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience in finance and/or budgeting.
Experience in auditing, budgeting, accounting, and payroll for a North Carolina public school system or governmental unit preferred.
BASE SALARY
$55,000-$68,000 + local supplement, dependant on experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to operate standard office equipment and a motor vehicle. Position requires the ability to communicate effectively, perform routine office and computer-based work, and occasionally attend off-site or overnight training.
Position Type:
1 - Full-time Permanent
Salary:
$55,000 Per Year
Benefits
- Dental Insurance