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Get Access To All JobsCanterbury Woods Elementary School
Summary
Serves as administrative assistant to a principal or administrator of an elementary, nontraditional, or special education center/school; relieves supervisor of routine administrative tasks and ensures smooth and efficient operation of the assigned office; performs a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties required to maintain complex financial records.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
- Two (2) years of experience in general office administration or office support including some financial and/or accounting functions.
- Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
- Knowledge of procedures, practices, and operations of an office or administrative setting.
- Knowledge of general, paraprofessional accounting practices.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in the use of technology and ability to learn associated software applications.
- Skill in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Ability to input transactions with attention to detail and in adherence to timelines.
- Ability to evaluate financial data for accuracy.
- Ability to provide positive customer service and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff, and community members.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred
- Finance or accounting coursework.
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Plans, initiates, and manages administrative office activities, to include maintaining all financial records, and serves as office manager for the school's administrative office.
- Appropriately handles supervisor's telephone calls and mail, personally responding to those that can be handled at the assistant level and forwarding the remaining calls or mail to supervisor with pertinent background material.
- When requested to do so, may sign supervisor's name to correspondence of a routine nature.
- Reviews outgoing correspondence for format, spelling, punctuation, and grammar before submitting for supervisor's signature.
- Resolves conflicts associated with the operation of the administrative office.
- Uses computer software and related equipment to generate and produce confidential and general correspondence and other documents.
- Attends meetings and conferences, taking official minutes.
- Researches and develops material for use in official engagements.
- Maintains supervisor's calendar; coordinates meetings and notifies attendees.
- Enters financial data and records of transactions into computerized systems in accordance with proper procedures.
- Maintains and tracks accounts involving various and complex entries, such as travel expenses; classifies transactions involving the distribution of expenditures.
- Compiles, retrieves, and reconciles monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements.
- Properly handles all cash receipts/bank deposits, processes bills, fees, and other payments in a timely manner.
- Informs principal of fund balances and requests for expenditures; carries out all paraprofessional accounting functions for a special fund or activity.
- Orders major supplies, equipment, or textbooks using divisionwide computer systems to process and monitor transactions.
- May assist in coordinating classroom coverage and/or substitute services.
- May serve as backup for office operations such as clinic room aide as required by operational necessity.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office or school environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Salary Range
$53,730 - $90,698
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 010-FEU-OP
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Closing Date
24-Mar-2026
Job Type
Office Personnel/Clerical
Open
Until
Filled
No
Re-Adv.
Position
No
Canterbury Woods Elementary School
Summary
Serves as administrative assistant to a principal or administrator of an elementary, nontraditional, or special education center/school; relieves supervisor of routine administrative tasks and ensures smooth and efficient operation of the assigned office; performs a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties required to maintain complex financial records.
Qualifications
Required
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
- Two (2) years of experience in general office administration or office support including some financial and/or accounting functions.
- Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
- Knowledge of procedures, practices, and operations of an office or administrative setting.
- Knowledge of general, paraprofessional accounting practices.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in the use of technology and ability to learn associated software applications.
- Skill in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Ability to input transactions with attention to detail and in adherence to timelines.
- Ability to evaluate financial data for accuracy.
- Ability to provide positive customer service and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse students, families, school staff, and community members.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred
- Finance or accounting coursework.
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Plans, initiates, and manages administrative office activities, to include maintaining all financial records, and serves as office manager for the school's administrative office.
- Appropriately handles supervisor's telephone calls and mail, personally responding to those that can be handled at the assistant level and forwarding the remaining calls or mail to supervisor with pertinent background material.
- When requested to do so, may sign supervisor's name to correspondence of a routine nature.
- Reviews outgoing correspondence for format, spelling, punctuation, and grammar before submitting for supervisor's signature.
- Resolves conflicts associated with the operation of the administrative office.
- Uses computer software and related equipment to generate and produce confidential and general correspondence and other documents.
- Attends meetings and conferences, taking official minutes.
- Researches and develops material for use in official engagements.
- Maintains supervisor's calendar; coordinates meetings and notifies attendees.
- Enters financial data and records of transactions into computerized systems in accordance with proper procedures.
- Maintains and tracks accounts involving various and complex entries, such as travel expenses; classifies transactions involving the distribution of expenditures.
- Compiles, retrieves, and reconciles monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual totals, reports, and financial statements.
- Properly handles all cash receipts/bank deposits, processes bills, fees, and other payments in a timely manner.
- Informs principal of fund balances and requests for expenditures; carries out all paraprofessional accounting functions for a special fund or activity.
- Orders major supplies, equipment, or textbooks using divisionwide computer systems to process and monitor transactions.
- May assist in coordinating classroom coverage and/or substitute services.
- May serve as backup for office operations such as clinic room aide as required by operational necessity.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office or school environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Salary Range
$53,730 - $90,698
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 010-FEU-OP
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Closing Date
24-Mar-2026
Job Type
Office Personnel/Clerical
Open
Until
Filled
No
Re-Adv.
Position
No
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Assistant
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large banks, asset managers, and Fortune 500 finance departments sponsor Finance Assistants far more consistently than small firms. Focus your applications on employers with documented H-1B or E-3 filing history rather than assuming any employer will sponsor.
Align your degree field with the job description
Visa sponsorship for this role depends on your degree matching the position. A finance, accounting, economics, or business administration degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. Unrelated degrees create complications even if your work experience is strong.
Highlight technical finance skills in your application
Sponsoring employers look for specialized skills that justify the cost and paperwork. Proficiency in Excel modeling, ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, or financial reporting frameworks makes your application stronger and your specialty occupation argument clearer.
Ask about sponsorship early, but frame it correctly
Raise the sponsorship question after demonstrating your value, not in your opening message. Phrase it as confirming their process: 'I'd need H-1B sponsorship to work in the U.S. Is that something your team has supported before?' keeps the conversation constructive.
Prepare for prevailing wage requirements
Your employer must certify your offer meets the Department of Labor's prevailing wage for your role and location. Research the wage level for Finance Assistants in your target city so you can evaluate whether an offer genuinely qualifies for sponsorship.
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Can a Finance Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Finance Assistant positions can qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as finance, accounting, or economics. The job description must demonstrate that a degree in a related discipline is a standard requirement for the position, not just a preference. Generic administrative finance roles where any degree field is accepted are more likely to face scrutiny from USCIS.
Do I need a finance degree specifically, or will any bachelor's degree work?
Your degree needs to relate directly to the Finance Assistant role for the specialty occupation standard to hold. Degrees in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or business administration are the strongest fits. A degree in an unrelated field creates a weaker case unless the employer can demonstrate the role genuinely requires knowledge specific to that field. Work experience alone does not substitute for a relevant degree under H-1B rules.
How do I find Finance Assistant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to candidates who need visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider international hires. Larger corporate employers in banking, insurance, and financial services are the most reliable sponsors for Finance Assistant positions. Searching by company size and industry helps narrow to employers with an established sponsorship process.
Are Australian citizens in a better position to get sponsored for Finance Assistant roles?
Yes, significantly. Australian citizens qualify for the E-3 visa, which requires no lottery entry and has an annual cap of 10,500 that has never been reached. That means an Australian candidate with a qualifying Finance Assistant job offer can apply directly at a U.S. consulate without competing in the H-1B lottery. Other nationalities must enter the H-1B lottery, which selects roughly one in four registrations.
What happens if my H-1B petition is denied for a Finance Assistant role?
A denial doesn't automatically end your options. Your employer can refile with stronger supporting documentation, such as a more detailed specialty occupation analysis or expert opinion letters. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, you may have time to address the denial before your work authorization expires. Some candidates also explore whether their role qualifies under a different visa category, though Finance Assistant positions rarely fit O-1 or TN criteria.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Finance Assistant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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