Finance I
Finance I
Nenana City School District Apply Now $22.30 - $24.16 hourly Sep 14, 2026 Business Office Accounting/Finance Full time
NENANA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.O. Box 10 Nenana, AK 99760
Telephone: (907) 832-5464 Fax: (907) 832-5626
FINANCE I
REPORTS TO: Business Manager
DATE OF DESCRIPTION: August 25, 2026
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Clerical Services
SKILL CLASSIFICATION: Grade I
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: Compute, classify, record, and verify numerical and financial data to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. Perform routine calculating, posting, reconciling, and verifying duties to support the District's financial operations. Review figures, calculations, documentation, and postings for accuracy and assist with correcting routine financial transactions as needed.
Work closely with Accounts Payable and other Business Office employees to provide responsive and accurate service to the various departments, programs, and operating units of the Nenana City School District within available resources. This position will provide significant support to the District's CyberLynx program, including the processing of student allotment payment requests for eligible activities, supplies, materials, and other approved educational expenses.
The overarching principle of the Business Office is service. While compliance with prescribed procedures, policies, rules, laws, and other requirements is essential, our daily work is focused on providing accurate and timely financial services to students, parents, employees, and programs as directed by the Board and District administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
- Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions.
- Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, standards, and codes.
- Adhere to established district policies and procedures.
- Attend department staff meetings as required.
- Work cooperatively with District employees, students, parents, vendors, and the general public.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and review own work to ensure quality.
- Perform routine work related to revenue, accounts payable, and payroll processing assistance.
- Process online-school student allotment payment requests for eligible activities, supplies, materials, and other approved educational expenses; verify required documentation and coding, enter or route transactions for payment, maintain supporting records, and follow up with school staff, families, or vendors when additional information is needed.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of spreadsheets, including Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare routine correspondence and communications related to financial transactions and payment requests.
- Identify routine transaction errors and propose correcting entries as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities
- Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
- Demonstrate clear and professional verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think clearly, follow established processes, and calculate accurately.
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with people of various backgrounds and personality types.
- Possess and demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism.
- Demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow and successfully complete written and oral directions.
- Ability to review documents, transactions, and activities to determine compliance with prescribed operating, financial, or safety standards.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Upper body strength to correctly lift up to 20 pounds and carry more than 25 feet.
- Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
- Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms normal speech levels.
- ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to work in an office environment that may be dynamic and noisy from time to time.
- EQUIPMENT USED:
- Computer
- Ten key calculator
- Online financial systems, web-based resources, and related tools
- Other standard office equipment
- EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; AA degree or similar certification with an emphasis in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred; or comparable demonstrated experience or knowledge.
- Ability to pass a criminal history background check.
- Valid First Aid card preferred.
-EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION-
AboutVision: We strive to be Alaska's exemplary rural district where we learn, grow, and lead.
Mission: To provide an innovative and inspiring education that empowers every student to discover their potential, pursue excellence, and build a meaningful future.
The Nenana City School District is located in Nenana, Alaska. We are 55 miles south of Fairbanks and 300 miles north of Anchorage on the Parks Highway. The City of Nenana is positioned at the confluence where the Nenana River enters the Tanana River.
On average, our district serves 200 K-12 students at the Nenana City School and 2000 correspondence students through the CyberLynx K-12 program, with satellite offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla.
The Nenana Student Living Center (boarding facility) is home to up to 120 high school students who come from all over Alaska to attend Nenana City School. Please see the Nenana Student Living Center and CyberLynx pages for more information on these programs.
Nenana is also home to the Nenana Ice Classic, a longstanding Alaskan tradition.
Nenana City School District is privileged to have an outstanding and experienced staff. The District has a strong record of academic and vocational education success. Staff takes seriously the mission of providing the best possible education to prepare youth for advancement in today's complex world.
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