School Bookkeeper

Location:

Liberty High School

Recruiting

Start Date:

09/10/2026

Estimated

Start Date:

09/21/2026

School Bookkeeper performs the activities of preparing, transferring, transcribing, systematizing, or preserving records, and transactions. Keeps accurate and detailed bookkeeping records and prepares statements reflecting those activities.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists department head with maintenance of departmental budget
• Assists in the daily activities of the general ledger accounting, including but not limited to, preparing and inputting journal entries, budget transfers, and bank reconciliations
• Collects and maintains accurate accounts receivable entries
• Composes, performs, and types routine correspondence and reports and updates lists
• Develops and implements office procedures and methods to ensure the efficiency of office operations
• Develops and maintains required reports
• Maintains and reconciles PTO and activity accounts at a district/school level
• Maintains and/or prepares payroll records for guest and regular staff, including completing guest staff pay receipts, accounting for staff absences, and providing payroll records to Business Services
• Maintains inventory of office supplies; orders and stocks materials and supplies as necessary
• Maintains various databases, reports, and office filing systems
• Makes deposits in school checking account
• Manages school petty cash fund
• Performs a variety of bookkeeping procedures within the department and tracks various accounts and contracts; reconciles accounts and records; maintains/prepares budget records and summaries
• Performs a variety of duties using various types of office equipment
• Performs routine typing activities related to departmental functions
• Prepares and processes reports which require research, computation, and compilation
• Processes purchase orders and requisitions as required, tracks orders as received, and maintains records of school purchases
• Processes purchase requisitions for office equipment, maintenance needs, and staff expenses and office supplies
• Responsible for ticket sales at all athletic events where admission is taken
• Sets up, files, and sorts a variety of documents, to include sensitive and confidential information
• Tracks general fund budget for the principal
• Tracks/processes accounts receivable and bank statement reconciliation

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational…