Transfer Position AD - Grant Financial Secretary

Transfer Position AD - Grant Financial Secretary

Job Description

-Transfer Position Only-

POSITION: SECRETARY I - STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE

LOCATION: CENTRAL OFFICE

SALARY: UNIT 4, 12 MONTH SALARY SCALE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate;
• Two years of successful and responsible secretarial experience preferred;
• Two years related experience in finance preferred;
• Must possess knowledge of office practices and procedures;
• Must possess knowledge of business English, spelling and business mathematics;
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel and working spreadsheets;
• Must be able to type accurately from clean copy at a minimum speed of 60 words per minute;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks;
• Excellent communication, organization and human relation skills; and
• Must take and pass clerical test administered by the Allegany County Board of Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in accurately maintaining and reconciling grant funding by school;
• Accurately maintains complex financial records and documents meeting all deadlines;
• Maintains precise financial files for audits and compliance with state spending guidance;
• Processes invoices and timesheets in a timely manner by school;
• Assists in compiling data for required MSDE grant reporting;
• Assists in maintain budgets by school;
• Understands MSDE Grant Spending Guidance;
• Willing to gain and apply specific knowledge of the Concentration of Poverty Grant and Spending Guidance;
• Represents school system adequately in public contacts;
• Handles routine matters that arise during absence of supervisor(s);
• Answers telephone, general inquiries, receives messages and directs them to proper person;
• Understands operation of school(s) and/or school system;
• Works independently or with others; and
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors and financial team.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Wendy Main

Posting Date:
September 17, 2026

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Allegany County Public Schools
108 Washington Street P.O.Box 1724
Cumberland, Maryland 21502

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