Clerk - Payroll

About the role

Perform general clerical and bookkeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical and bookkeeping tasks including simple arithmetic operations to maintain department budget records.
• Receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain complete and systematic records of financial transactions according to established procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain physical and computerized records including reports, data, schedules, rosters, files, and other transactions.
• Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using personal computer.
• Assist with department budget preparation and tasks.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for supervisor.
• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Maintain physical and computerized files including mailing lists, visitor logs, and office communication.
• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient word processing and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to use calculator (10-key by touch)
• Two years clerical experience
• Equipment used: personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, and calculator.

Requirements

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.