Financial Operations Specialist
Job Title: Financial Operations Specialist
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Compensation: $57,500
TRS Classification: Non-Classified
Summary:
The Financial Operations Specialist serves as a key professional within the Finance
Department, providing coordination and oversight across multiple financial domains. This
position requires independent judgment, a high level of accuracy, and discretion in handling
financial data, compliance matters, and operational processes. The specialist ensures
alignment with state and federal reporting standards and supports strategic initiatives
critical to the organization’s financial compliance and integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reports to the Controller.
Actively participate in the success of Epic Charter School.
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of Epic Charter School.
Receives invoices from vendors and assigns them in accounting system.
Maintain contact with vendors regarding policy, procedures, and pertinent information.
Coordinate and assist Student Resources department with vendor and Learning Fund crossover questions and issues.
Coordinate with other departments regarding all things vendor related.
Work with families/teachers/law enforcement on Vendor related inquiries.
Resolve questions from vendors regarding invoices, balances and payments
Ensures Epic is compliant with applicable laws and regulations concerning outside vendors.
Manage asset inventory along with asset surplus reporting, and work alongside other Epic departments to ensure policy is being met.
Assist with special projects as needed
Perform any other duty as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities for this role.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous data entry and customer service is preferred.
Qualifications
Must possess a professional and friendly attitude and be able to quickly develop a rapport with customers over the phone.
Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.
Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a high-volume and fast-paced environment; Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work independently. Strong attention to detail, dependability, and follow through.
Computer proficiency in Windows, Google Tools, and Internet savvy environments with the ability to manage multiple computer screens. Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Have a good understanding of basic accounting
Have great communication skills, especially good phone etiquette. Must possess a professional and friendly attitude and be able to quickly develop a rapport with customers over the phone. Excellent listening skills and the ability to ask probing questions, understand concerns, and overcome objections. Be able to handle stressful calls and callers
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or requests for assistance from district-wide staff members. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
Mathematical Skills
Basic math and accounting skills required
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer pro'ciency in Microsoft O'ce, Google Suite, and QuickBooks environments with the ability to manage multiple computer screens. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current driver's license and valid car insurance
Other Qualifications
Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
Must have favorable employment references
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to ?nger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Speci'c vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position reports to the Epic Administration o'ce in Oklahoma City. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)
Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email [email protected]. Someone will call you to discuss further.
Apply Now
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Compensation: $57,500
TRS Classification: Non-Classified
Summary:
The Financial Operations Specialist serves as a key professional within the Finance
Department, providing coordination and oversight across multiple financial domains. This
position requires independent judgment, a high level of accuracy, and discretion in handling
financial data, compliance matters, and operational processes. The specialist ensures
alignment with state and federal reporting standards and supports strategic initiatives
critical to the organization’s financial compliance and integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reports to the Controller.
Actively participate in the success of Epic Charter School.
Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of Epic Charter School.
Receives invoices from vendors and assigns them in accounting system.
Maintain contact with vendors regarding policy, procedures, and pertinent information.
Coordinate and assist Student Resources department with vendor and Learning Fund crossover questions and issues.
Coordinate with other departments regarding all things vendor related.
Work with families/teachers/law enforcement on Vendor related inquiries.
Resolve questions from vendors regarding invoices, balances and payments
Ensures Epic is compliant with applicable laws and regulations concerning outside vendors.
Manage asset inventory along with asset surplus reporting, and work alongside other Epic departments to ensure policy is being met.
Assist with special projects as needed
Perform any other duty as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities for this role.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous data entry and customer service is preferred.
Qualifications
Must possess a professional and friendly attitude and be able to quickly develop a rapport with customers over the phone.
Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.
Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a high-volume and fast-paced environment; Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work independently. Strong attention to detail, dependability, and follow through.
Computer proficiency in Windows, Google Tools, and Internet savvy environments with the ability to manage multiple computer screens. Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Have a good understanding of basic accounting
Have great communication skills, especially good phone etiquette. Must possess a professional and friendly attitude and be able to quickly develop a rapport with customers over the phone. Excellent listening skills and the ability to ask probing questions, understand concerns, and overcome objections. Be able to handle stressful calls and callers
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or requests for assistance from district-wide staff members. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
Mathematical Skills
Basic math and accounting skills required
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer pro'ciency in Microsoft O'ce, Google Suite, and QuickBooks environments with the ability to manage multiple computer screens. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current driver's license and valid car insurance
Other Qualifications
Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
Must have favorable employment references
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to ?nger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Speci'c vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position reports to the Epic Administration o'ce in Oklahoma City. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)
Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email [email protected]. Someone will call you to discuss further.
Apply Now