Special Education Finance Specialist

Position Type:

Professional Staff/Finance Specialist

Date Posted:

2/9/2026

Location:

District Center

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Position:
Special Education Finance Specialist

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 12-months/year

Start Date:

ASAP

Pay: $28.00 - 38.00 dependent on qualifications and based on the Non-Affiliated Handbook

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life and other benefits in accordance with the Non-Affiliated Summary of Benefits

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience to total four years.

* Ability to use and apply specialized programs, applications, and electronic formats/reports employed by the District and MDE (e.g., SEDRA, UFARS, MEGS, Minnesota Funding Reports, SpEd Forms)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Experience with Minnesota school district funding.

* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with minimal supervision and support.

* Knowledge of current issues and challenges impacting public education and also the current developments to address these issues and challenges.

* Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and legal / governmental regulations related to performing this position.

* Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology tools to enhance personal productivity.

* Demonstrated ability to write and/or present reports, documents, presentations, proposals and general correspondence in a clear and concise manner.

* Demonstrated ability to develop long-range plans, establish and successfully achieve goals and make consistently sound, defensible decisions in performing all aspects of this position.

* Working knowledge of applicable and payroll-related tax laws, retirement legislation, TSA regulations, child support rules, leaves and garnishments and other regulations that require compliance by the District in its payroll administration.

* Knowledge skills and abilities to effect consistent accuracy, reliability and confidentiality in all aspects of payroll administration.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure timely and accurate completion of all assigned state and federal special education and ESEA/Title applications in accordance with timelines established by the MDE.

* Maintain accurate salary and benefit information for all special education staff, ensure that UFARS codes match data from personnel and payroll departments and that UFARS codes are consistent with assignments and licensure

* Complete SEDRA and ACTE-SPED reporting, entering accurate data lines, accurately reconciling SEDRA with UFARS, and meeting state timelines.

* Prepare Local Collaborative Time Study cost reports and administration costs invoice

* Monitor and reconcile Special Education and ESEA/Title accounts to ensure expenditures are allowable and within budget.

* Track revenues from third party billing and enter all third party eligible expenses into SEDRA.

* Process time cards and invoices for special education.

* Time and Effort creation and maintenance, per MN Dept of Education fiscal standards and guidance.

* Prepare student acknowledgements for non resident students enrolled at Mounds View Public Schools; receive and process student acknowledgments ro resident students attending other districts.

* Other related duties as assigned.