BOOKKEEPER-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

About the role

Responsible, independent bookkeeping work in maintaining internal accounting records in a senior high school. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgement and use of acquired knowledge and skills in the performance of broad accounting functions. Works directly with auditors periodically in the review of financial accounting system. The Senior High School Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining school fiscal records including, but not necessarily limited to, internal accounts, school budget, applicable grant funds, purchasing and procurement, fundraising, and cash receipts and disbursements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal accounting records
• Manage school budget and applicable grant funds
• Handle purchasing and procurement
• Oversee fundraising activities
• Process cash receipts and disbursements
• Work with auditors during financial accounting system reviews

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework in accounting preferred
• Three (3) years of bookkeeping or responsible accounting clerk/clerical work, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Pass the Bookkeeper Test with School Accounting with a score of 70% or higher
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Knowledge of word processing, data processing, data entry applications, and general office technology relevant to job functions
• Fundamental bookkeeping skills

Pay

Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees: Grade 22, $18.52 per hour.

Schedule

12‑month contract, 8.00 hours per day.