School Clerk (Grades: PK-8)

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and reconciliation of the Principal’s and Campus’ P cards and Activity fund, including:
  • Entering receipts
  • Writing checks
  • Balancing bank statements
  • Counting money
  • Preparing bank deposits for daily pick-up
• Order materials, including:
  • Inputting orders
  • Following up on the status of orders
  • Receiving goods
  • Inputting receipts or deductions
  • Filing order documents
• Travel to the administrative building to pick up or deliver documents/materials
• Maintain communication with central administration departments
• Safeguard district’s assets by adhering to established policies and procedures (Board of Control, Cash Handling, Activity Fund, Cash Pick-up, etc.)
• Maintain current and accurate accounting-related records
• Answer office telephones
• Prepare documents for presentation to and serve as a member of the Activity Fund Board of Control
• Maintain and monitor Procurement Card transactions
• Meet with and train Procurement cardholders and Activity Fund Sponsors
• Oversee the preparation of fundraiser forms, Activity Fund P1-c’s, vendor set-up accounts, and other documents related to the Activity Fund accounts
• Perform backup duties, as assigned by the Principal, during short-term absences of the Office Manager
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Travel throughout the district is integral to this job
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required; remote work is not an option for this campus-based position

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus administrative technical training
• Three years of office-related experience in cash handling, accounting, or bookkeeping
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping/accounting systems for revenue, expenses, and general job costing
• Basic understanding of the DISD budget cycle and line codes
• Demonstrated keyboarding and/or ten-key calculator skills
• Proficient knowledge of personal computers and software applications related to record-keeping, accounting procedures, and reports (MS-Office Excel, Word, Oracle, etc.)
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Pay

• Minimum Salary: $37,806.00
• Median Salary: $48,473.00

Schedule

Full-time

Work Location

Solar Preparatory School For Girls At James B Bonham