Bookkeeper

Starting Date: Immediately

CLASS

TITLE:

ACCOUNT CLERK I

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine clerical accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounting records at District office or school site.

• Assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check, and input a variety of financial and statistical data.
• Maintain statistical records and process a variety of documents involved in financial transactions.
• Learn and apply District procedures and policies.
• Post, balance, and adjust accounts; review for accuracy and completeness.
• Operate standard office equipment including a computer terminal, calculator, typewriter to enter and manipulate data.
• Assemble financial and statistical data for various reports from clearly indicated sources.
• Maintain various records, reports, documents and files as directed; distribute reports as assigned.
• Assist other accounting clerical personnel in the maintenance of more complex accounts.
• Check arithmetic calculations on financial records and documents; verify extensions, proper coding and account numbers.
• Answer telephone; take and relay messages or transfer calls to appropriate personnel; provide routine information.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the principal.

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting practices and procedures.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Operation of a computer terminal and other office equipment.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Ability to:

• Perform routine clerical accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounting records.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Maintain accurate financial and statistical records and compile data from clearly indicated sources.
• Operate standard office equipment such as a typewriter, calculator, computer terminal, personal computer and microcomputers to enter and manipulate data.
• Learn and apply office policies, rules and practices.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Prepare data processing input documents rapidly and accurately.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Ky. law.

Position Type: Full-Time