Financial Clerk

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Perform general bookkeeping and maintain campus financial records, including campus activity funds.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

Typing test >40 WPM required

• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices
• Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing
• Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance/scanning
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)

Environment:
Work with frequent interruptions;
Must maintain professional demeanor under stress;
Must have problem solving skills.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Clerical or secretarial experience preferred

• Complete accounting of all school funds.
• Monthly financial reports.
• Receive and deposit all funds.
• Check all bills and purchase requests - write, sign and mail all checks.
• Keep principal advised as to condition of all activity accounts.
• Work with Assistant Principal in textbook accounting.
• Check all telephone accounts.
• Vending machines.
• Handle all student insurance claims and reports.
• Check-in and distribution of supplies.
• Help with student Federal survey.
• Driver Education registration for Summer Driver Training.
• Receive and distribute mail.
• Assist in attendance - answer phone, marking and telephoning.
• Assist with Xerox machine.
• Compiles financial obligation lost each semester.
• Assist at the counter.
• Assist in parent mail outs.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Available to assist secretary when needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service via email, phone and in person.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Electronically file documents as required by this position.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.