Bookkeeper - Little River Elementary School

Division/Department: Clerical • Pay Grade: SB-2 • Pay Type: Salaried; Non-Exempt • Retirement: TRS • Contract Work Year: 210 Days/40 Hour Work Week • Reports To: Principal/Designee

About the Role

Maintain accurate financial records within state laws/regulations and local policies and keep principal advised of all school accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support by performing a variety of secretarial/clerical functions.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor to ensure that attention is given to pertinent matters.
• Follow instructions and operate within the limits of standard practices and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining efficient office operations by providing clerical relief as needed.
• Interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Use technology-based resources including computers, faxes, printers, productivity software (e.g., Internet, word processors, spreadsheets, email), and understand data management and system security.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of all office machines and equipment to promote efficiency.
• Compose correspondence, memos, reports, budgets, handbooks, and other materials as needed.
• Receive, collect, and disburse all funds in accordance with established policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Code and classify fiscal documents and post a variety of accounts, ledgers, and other records.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and subsidiary accounts, making adjustments as needed.
• Process purchase orders; review check requests for proper documentation; prepare checks to pay bills; post ledgers, and maintain balanced accounts.
• Compile, type, file, and maintain forms, summaries, reports, and records to ensure accurate, up-to-date accountability.
• Receive payment and make change for lost book fines, yearbooks, pictures, field trips, and other obligations.
• Perform tasks related to the school’s store such as selling paper, pencils, books, etc.; maintain records and order supplies.
• Inventory and request office supplies and materials as needed for daily operations.
• Advise principal on the ongoing status of all accounts and investigate the status of ongoing financial activities and their impact on fund balances.
• Provide advice to students and sponsors regarding finance-related procedures and regulations covering school projects, field trips, fundraisers, procurement issues, etc.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate, and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as State and local Board policies including those related to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material, and other information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of a General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program; technical training preferred.
• Prior experience in bookkeeping is required.
• Computer, bookkeeping, and calculator skills.

Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.