Openings as of 10/21/2026
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION JOB POSITION: FINANANCE SPECIALIST MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School Diploma or GED; post-secondary courses in accounting or other business related field preferred.2. Experience of five (5) years or more in accounting/bookkeeping; public school finance experience preferred.3. Proficient in the use of information technology including financial management systems and MS Office software.4. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.5. Ability to understand and apply federal and state regulations, District policy and procedures, and internal control processes appropriately.6. Ability to pass a business/finance skills test. SUPERVISOR: Comptroller or Director of Finance JOB GOAL: To manage and support all assigned functions within the Finance Department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 20. Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators;21. Demonstrate confidential behavior, a strong work ethic and positive interpersonal skills;22. Maintain professional behaviors appropriate to performing and accomplishing assigned duties; be self-motivated, show initiative and use sound independent judgment and decision-making based on regulation and guidelines;23. Actively engage in professional development and keep informed of changes in requirements and best practices;24. Other duties as assigned by the Comptroller or Director of Finance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In the sections that follow, the frequency categories are defined as follows: Occasionally = 1 to 33% of the normal workday or class of actions. Frequently = 34 to 66% of the normal workday or class of actions. Continuously = 67 to 100% of the normal workday or class of actions. A. WORKING POSITIONS, POSTURES AND SKILLS 1. Standing, walking are occasional but necessary conditions of employment as needed to perform duties at work stations and moving between offices. 2. Sitting is a continuous and necessary condition of employment. 3. Bend/squat/stoop/twisting of torso are occasional but necessary conditions of employment as needed to perform work tasks and reach work tools. 4. Reach out and up is an occasional but necessary condition of employment as needed to use equipment and technology. 5. Grasping, manipulating, and other motor skills are continuous but necessary condition of employment as needed to use equipment and technology. 6. Head, neck movement and small muscle flexibility are continuous and necessary conditions of employment as needed to do written work and handle technology. 7. Near and far vision and speech are continuous and necessary conditions of employment as needed to read and communicate information and ideas. 8. Quick reaction and response are occasional but necessary conditions of employment as needed to respond to emergencies and multiple tasks. 9. Use of hands and fingers is frequently required to operate keyboards, mouse, telephones, and other technology. 10. Stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms frequently. 11. Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally to use manuals and equipment. 12. Read, interpret, speak, and write in an appropriate manner to frequently understand, and give information to administration, staff the public. 13. Ability to calculate figures and reason on a frequent basis in determining bookkeeping needs and solving problems. B. EFFORT AND EXERTION 1. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up 25 pounds occasionally as needed to move light furniture and equipment.2. Stamina and endurance continuously as needed to work an eight hour day or longer. C. WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 1. Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality as an essential and frequent condition of employment. 2. Must be able to be flexible and patient to work with frequent interruptions as an essential and frequent condition of employment. 3. Must be able to interact with the public and staff in a tactful and cooperative manner as an essential and continuous requirement of employment.4. Must be able to manage a heavy workload and meet strict deadlines and due dates.5. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments in a timely and accurate manner without direct supervision as an essential and continuous condition of employment. 6. After hour work may be required. SAFETY AND HEALTH: 1. Knowledge of Universal Hygiene Precautions EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLED:
PRIMARY JOB LOCATION: Administration Office TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board based on the adopted Secretary/Bookkeeper salary schedule. Evaluated annually by the Director of Finance on the evaluation criteria of non-professional personnel. (Level C).
