Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Posting Opens: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Application Review Begins: Friday, August 22, 2025
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled*

Contract Begins: ASAP

• Submit your application materials by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 in order to be considered during the initial application review process.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, public administration, management, business, or a closely related field; AND
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public financial management with budgeting, accounting, auditing, grant management and
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Ability to successfully and appropriately communicate and work with students, staff, parents and community members. Ability to proactively problem solve and facilitate difficult conversations. Ability to maintain a high level of customer service skills and a problem solving approach.

• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills required. Ability to utilize all appropriate software applications, e-mail, spreadsheets and document processing. Identify necessary changes in business processes to ensure efficient workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities to fit the District’s purchasing and business needs.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of procurement methods, practices, procedures and contracting. Maintain a working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to contracts. Ability to prioritize and self-direct, analyze situations, identify situations where appropriate to make decisions. Skills in researching, analyzing and evaluating complex financial data with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Has the ability to think strategically and develop both short-term and long-term plans to meet an objective with a detail-oriented approach to accuracy. Knowledge and ability to independently organize and implement a comprehensive purchasing system.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, Oregon Driver’s License, blood borne pathogen training and blood spill training. Ability and willingness to obtain other required certifications as requested by the District.

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.