Account Clerk II- High School Job Stanton Kentucky USA,Accounting

Location: Stanton

POSITION TITLE: Account Clerk II

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform a variety of responsible clerical accounting duties; maintain financial, accounting and statistical records and prepare reports; review, prepare and process financial, accounting and purchasing documents, reports and materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The terms of employments are designated by the contract.

Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics and demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance;
Maintain a set of financial records related to accounts payable, or other assigned accounting support area;
Coordinate assigned area with other accounting functions;
Receive, verify and audit invoices and receipts for supplies, equipment and services; contact District personnel to verify orders, receipts and signatures;
Collect, receipt, record and deposit monies; sort and post to appropriate account; resolve or assist in the resolution of discrepancies and errors;
Code purchase orders and invoices accurately;
Prepare and generate a variety of financial and statistical reports, lists and summaries; enter, compile and tabulate data for inclusion in departmental reports;
Prepare, maintain and file lists, records, reports and other documents;
Interact with vendors and district personnel to research discrepancies, correct errors, resolve problems and assist with preparation and maintenance of records and reports;
Provide information regarding accounting policies, procedures and practices to district employees, vendors and others; interpret, apply and explain district policies and regulations as needed;
Input financial and statistical information into an automated accounting system;
Operate a variety of office equipment including computer, calculator, scanner and copier;

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic accounting practices, procedures and terminology;
Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques;
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment;
Data processing applications to accounting functions;
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
Telephone techniques and etiquette;
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
Operation of a computer terminal.

ABILITY TO:

Apply bookkeeping and financial record keeping principles to the maintenance of assigned accounting records;
Maintain financial records, review and verify data and prepare accurate reports;
Learn to apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures involved in assigned activities;
Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently;
Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy;
Operate standard office machines such as a computer, calculator, scanner and copier;
Meet schedules and time lines;
Work confidentially with discretion;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
Perform statistical typing accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking;
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing;
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations;
Requires bending, squatting , crawling, climbing, reaching;
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

EVALUATION:

Annual development of Professional Growth Plan.

Annual evaluation of job performance by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
One (1) year of accounts payable or accounting experience;
Valid Kentucky Driver's License.