Downers Grove School District 58

BUSINESS SERVICES SPECIALIST

Downers Grove School District 58  •  Downers Grove, IL (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

BUSINESS SERVICES SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Business/CSBO

HOURS: 12-month position (2,080 hours), Mon.-Fri., 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

(Work Hours/Days may be adjusted during certain summer months)

Job Summary:

  • Serves as primary coordinator for employee benefits systems, managing initial enrollments, annual open enrollment, and ongoing eligibility updates.
  • Manages District workers' compensation claims, work-related injury reporting, safety compliance, and employee wellness initiatives.
  • Acts as liaison with insurance carriers and third-party administrators; maintains claims files and handles ACA tracking, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinates with the Personnel Department to assist onboarding staff with benefits selection and system paperwork.
  • Processes vendor invoices, matches purchase orders, verifies trial balance reports, and inputs voucher payments into financial software.
  • Maintains vendor registries, resolves invoice discrepancies, handles vendor statement reconciliations, and supports annual 1099 processing.
  • Assists district staff with purchasing inquiries, purchase order workflows, and proper budget account code usage.
  • Assists the Assistant Superintendent for Business/CSBO in gathering data and preparing financial/statistical reports for collective bargaining.
  • Supports annual audit processes by compiling necessary financial records, documentation, and fixed asset lists.
  • Ensures legal and public notices supporting business office operations are published and filed in accordance with state guidelines.
  • Maintains physical and electronic business office records in compliance with retention standards.
  • Serves as cross-trained backup support for other business office functions as needed.
  • Performs all other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Business/CSBO or Manager of Business Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Skill and knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Service-oriented, works positively and collaboratively with people,
  • Knowledge and skills in working with technology, including a variety of platforms and systems. Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Excel) experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with facilitating office procedures and managing business office and personnel records related to benefits
  • Strong skills in organization, maintaining confidentiality, and preparing and maintaining accurate records
  • Strong skills in working as a member of a team
  • Knowledge of Federal, state, and district policies, regulations and laws pertaining to job functions.
  • Performing financial transactions, basic mathematical skills, and following related procedures.

Working Conditions:

STARTING SALARY/BENEFITS: $24-26/hr. Includes other benefits, such as paid holidays, vacation days, health insurance, and life insurance.

Application Procedure:

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Downers Grove School District 58

About Downers Grove School District 58

District 58 includes more than 5,000 preschool through 8th grade students and more than 600 staff on a journey of discovery and learning at our 11 neighborhood elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The mission of District 58, in partnership with parents and community, is to challenge and engage each child by providing quality educational programs and support services in a safe, nurturing and child-centered environment in order to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Downers Grove, IL
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
dg58.org
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