Area 4 Elementary School__ Bookkeeper 12-Month ES (Stephenson ES) 2026-2027

About the role

Under direct supervision, maintains records of financial transactions; applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports; coordinates the implementation of accounting controls; and administers school system and/or departmental budgets.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions as well as maintains and monitors school and/or department budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Reconciles and balances all general fund accounts to ensure compliance; submits reports to Auditing for review.
• Receives money and makes deposits for various club and sponsor accounts; processes check requests for bill payments and orders for various accounts.
• Executes and oversees multiple Title I budgets for the school.
• Compiles reports and records to display relevant statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Assists employees with payroll/attendance questions and issues.
• Serves as the school liaison to the Finance Department; oversees proper compliance at school level for monetary transactions and procedures.
• Coordinates substitute teacher assignments; completes forms and maintains timesheets; assists with teacher coverage issues.
• Maintains receipt books; distributes to staff/club sponsors when needed; ensures receipts are written properly; balances receipt books at the end of each semester.
• Maintains personnel/position-related paperwork to include but not limited to attendance, payroll, vacation leave requests, sick leave, statement of absences, monthly travel requests, etc.
• Prepares files and receipt books for audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent completed college course work relative to general office procedures, bookkeeping and computer entry from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting, bookkeeping or closely related field or an equivalent combination of courses and responsible office/clerical experience required.
• Working knowledge of basic cash-based or accrual-based accounting principles.
• Experience in synchronizing bank statements with monthly financial activities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Pay

Unified 112 Salary Schedule (see posting for details).