Bookkeeper

The bookkeeper’s primary responsibility is to provide and maintain a system of financial accountability for all finances generated and dispersed by the school.  In addition, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for cataloging and maintaining an accurate inventory of all furniture and equipment acquisitions by the school.  The bookkeeper is responsible and accountable for all matters related to finance and matters related to the acquisition of resources needed by the entire staff in the performance of their varying duties.  The Bookkeeper must be neat, accurate and timely in the preparation, maintenance and submission of all necessary forms and reports as needed by the principal in the delivery of service to the staff and district. 

1. Minimum of an Associate Degree required.  Additional post-secondary education and/or training is preferred. 
2. Two (2) years of successful experience in the bookkeeping field or an associate’s degree or higher in a business/accounting area. 
3. Experience in computer operations, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.  Working knowledge of EfinancePlus and/or other accounting software preferred. 
4. Evidence of strong skills in meeting and dealing with District employees and the public in a manner that will promote a positive image of the school district. 
5. Proficient in use of desk calculator.
6. Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence as needed, including monthly financial reports. 
7. Strong oral and written communications skills. 
8. Must be able to pass bookkeeper’s skills test

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

1. Provides the leadership in establishing and maintaining financial accounting procedures, which insure accountability for the school.     
2. Assists the Principal in maintaining the school budget and acquiring needed supplies, materials, etc., for the entire staff. 
3. Assumes responsibility for the receipts and expenditures of all school funds, e.g. operating, activity, petty cash, etc. 
4. Maintains postage meter and order postage when necessary. 
5. Carefully monitors, reports and advises (verbal and/or written), the Principal on all transactions related to code and activity sections on the school’s budget in assuring that the school’s finances are properly utilized and accounted for. 
6. Monitors the accountability system to govern the financial accounting for all funds generated by the Fundraising Activities of the school, e.g., applications for Fundraising events, and the collection/deposit of revenues and preparation of final accounting reports for the activity. 
7. Manages the school bookstore. 
8. Performs other duties as may be assigned.