Bookkeeper

Allen Parish School Board • Oberlin, Louisiana • Full Time

Posted on Sat, May 9, 2026

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper
Date Posted:
5/8/2026
Location:
Oberlin Elementary School
Date Available:
7/30/26
Closing Date:
05/22/2026

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or HiSET; Twenty-one years of age or older:
Post-secondary training or comparable experience;
Computer skills with knowledge of word processing; such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Empolyment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assure that customer service is at the forefront of all office staff interactions and that the office is welcoming and supportive of all stakeholders.
Prepare and type reports, letters, inventories, memoranda, and related documents from rough drafts, copies or notes.
Operate a telecommunications system; receive incoming calls; record information as required; transfer calls to appropriate department/staff; respond to inquiries and/or takes messages and distributes to appropriate office/staff.
Provide training to teachers and staff related to local school accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of school funds.
Monitor account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
Record details of school financial transactions. Traces errors and records adjustments to correct charges or credits posted to accounts.
Maintain financial records for all funds. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform accounts payable duties that include, but are not limited to, the issuance of purchase orders, accurate coding and posting of invoices, timely payments to vendors.
Receive, count, record, and deposit all monies collected from clubs, classes, departments, and athletic activities. Records funds submitted to school office daily to the appropriate revenue codes.
Maintain school personnel attendance and inputs attendance in JCampus. Prepares monthly attendance reports and submits to district office.
Prepare and submit bank deposits daily.
Demonstrate knowledge of local school accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
Submit monthly financial reports on time.
Route all check requests and purchase orders with attached supporting documentation to the principal for approval and/or other appropriate school or central office personnel.
Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities; uses time wisely; works efficiently. Model and maintains high ethical standards.
Keep supervisor informed of potential problems, unusual events or work irregularities.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of all office machines, copy machines and equipment to promote efficiency. Inventories and orders office supplies and materials as needed for daily operations.
Respond to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
Adhere to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal regulations.
Work well with all administrators, teachers, and other members of the team using good interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.
Answer office telephone, routes incoming calls, and responds appropriately to requests for
Responsibilities listed here may differ according to the individual school office personnel and needs of the school community.

Salary

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