at Maize USD 266 in Maize, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Maize Middle School is seeking a Finance Secretary 7-8 for the 2026-27 school year. The Finance Secretary maintains and manages the financial needs of the school ensuring accuracy and compliance.
A Day in the Life:
- Perform the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly run office.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relations.
- Assist in developing contracts for athletic events.
- Monitor building credit and debit cards.
- Enter and reconcile purchase orders
- File sales tax with the state.
- Cut checks and balance accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
- Maintain various accounts such as activities accounts, building and district funds, and petty cash to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Maintain and collect money for events and activities to ensure accurate record keeping and safety of collected funds.
- Order supplies for the building.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Collect and refund fees as needed for enrolling and transferring students.
- Coordinate a variety of activities and special events.
- Provide clerical support to administrators to ensure efficiency in their job functions.
- Assist with special events outside of the school day.
- Compile data for reports.
- Assist with supervision of student aides.
- Operate and maintain office equipment and machines, including but not limited to, door buzzer, computer, copy machine, intercom, district radio, and telephone.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school and district.
Perks of Working for Maize USD 266
- School schedule – work when students are in session along with a couple of additional weeks
- Holidays off – enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around Christmas, and Spring Break
- Paid Leave –12 sick days and 4 personal days a year
- Benefits – subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other benefits
- Retirement - KPERS retirement plan
Profile of a Successful Candidate
- Has basic computer and office skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Has a high school diploma.
- Office experience is recommended.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Strong communication both written and verbal.
- Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
- Accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Detail Oriented
- High Accuracy
- Proficient with spreadsheets.
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required by the Board of Education policies and regulations.
- Must have a cleared background check and current TB skin test.
Environment
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and phone
- Posture: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping
- Motion: Some walking, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional lifting of heavy objects
- Environment: Primarily indoors, loud
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress, learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, and decision making.
