ERP Finance Assistant

As an ERP Finance Assistant at Focus School Software, your primary responsibilities include coordinating with clients and the Director of HR/Payroll Products to ensure that implementation milestones are met. You'll manage a variety of tasks that contribute to the smooth roll-out of the ERP software, resolve issues collaboratively with multiple teams, and ensure effective communication throughout the project. Additionally, you’ll be expected to travel to district visits, assist with presentations, and provide project updates, making you a crucial part of our implementation success.

To qualify for the ERP Finance Assistant role at Focus School Software, candidates should possess a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or have comparable experience in a similar position within software, finance, or the technology sector. A background in education and a strong understanding of school finance, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and asset management, are preferred. Candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills will excel in this role.

Success in the ERP Finance Assistant position at Focus School Software relies on a combination of strong written and oral communication skills, as extensive documentation and presentations are significant parts of the role. Additionally, being organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously is crucial. You should be a self-starter with excellent 'people skills' to motivate the team and effectively resolve conflicts, keeping morale high amidst various challenges.

Yes, the ERP Finance Assistant position at Focus School Software is a remote role. This allows for flexibility in your work-life balance while still enabling you to contribute significantly to our mission of enhancing educational experiences through innovative technology. Despite the remote nature, you will engage closely with team members and clients through travel and virtual communications.

Focus School Software offers a comprehensive compensation package for the ERP Finance Assistant position that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan after six months, and generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. These benefits help ensure that our employees are supported both personally and professionally.

In preparing your response, focus on any specific ERP systems you've worked with, especially in finance or education. Highlight your understanding of how these systems function and share relevant experiences from previous roles where you facilitated various processes.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as assessing urgency and importance. Provide examples of situations where you effectively managed multiple deadlines and met project goals on time.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to frame your thought. Reflect on an actual conflict that arose, detail how you addressed it, and explain the positive outcome that resulted from your actions.

Talk about your experience in engaging stakeholders through regular updates, reports, and meetings. Emphasize how you tailor your communication style to meet the needs of different audiences to ensure transparency and clarity.

Explain your approach to keeping detailed meeting minutes, project outlines, and reports. Mention specific tools you use and why they are effective in maintaining high-quality documentation.

Share your openness to constructive criticism and your approach to incorporating feedback to enhance your communication. Mention how you've successfully applied feedback to improve future deliverables.

Detail the tools and practices you employ to maintain organization, such as digital calendars, project management software, and regular check-ins with team members. Discuss how these strategies help you remain productive and focused.

Make a connection between your skills and experiences with the values and mission of Focus School Software. Discuss your enthusiasm for contributing to educational innovation and how you envision positively impacting schools through this role.

Speak about your past experiences in learning new technologies and software. Describe your strategies, such as taking online courses, hands-on practice, or seeking guidance from colleagues, and emphasize your proactive attitude toward learning.

Identify key qualities such as strong communication, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and attention to detail. Provide examples of how these qualities have contributed to past successes in implementation or similar projects.