Business Bookkeeper

Position: Business Bookkeeper 12.17.25
Location: Yerington

Lyon County School District provided pay range

This range is provided by Lyon County School District. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.93/hr - $30.62/hr

Position Type

Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper

Date Posted

12/17/2025

Location

District Office

Date Available

Jan/2026

Closing Date

01/02/2026

Additional Information

BUSINESS BOOKKEEPER

Range $20.93-$30.62 hourly with Employee/Employer retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Range $17.68-$25.88 hourly with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Job Group

Finance

Classification

Classified

Terms of Employment

Pay Grade 25 on the Classified Salary Structure (12 month, 8 hours/day)

FLSA Status

NON-EXEMPT

Duty station

Will be based in Silver Springs with possible travel to LCSD sites.

POSITION SUMMARY

Works directly under the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for performing specialized financial duties to organize, process, and maintain accounting records. Although assignments within the business office are periodically reassigned, the initial assignment will be processing of accounts payable, purchase card processing and customer service, purchasing and maintaining accurate records of specific District activities. Other duties performed within the department that may become the responsibility of the business bookkeeper include vendor statement reconciliation, cash receipts data entry, payroll processing and reporting, payroll support, financial and bank account reconciliations, property inventories, fixed asset recordkeeping, student accounts, and general office support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders (POs).
• Distributing orders to vendors.
• Verifying authorization and account coding.
• Receiving invoices and review for accuracy.
• Compare receiving information to POs and invoices, resolving all discrepancies.
• Analyzes reports for accuracy in account, invoice, and payment information, and processes payments, including generating and mailing checks.
• Monitor purchase card (Pcard) expenditures and corresponding POs as well as provide customer service on Pcard issues as needed.
• Prepare department purchase orders and monitor open purchase orders.
• Resolve order discrepancies.
• Monthly bank account reconciliation preparation.
• Responsible for communicating with recipients of annual scholarship and WNC jumpstart program.
• Analyzes monthly vendor statements and maintains frequent contact with vendors to ensure accounts are current. Analyzes and resolves discrepancies that occur with vendor accounts.
• Suggests and initiates modifications to improve workflow and/or procedures.
• Works directly with all levels of District staff in requesting information for purchasing goods.
• Trains and supervises helpers as assigned.
• Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others, including supervisors, coworkers, students, and the community.
• Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Knowledge of

• Business invoicing and billing practices in order to determine the correct amount payable and to verify the accuracy of statement balances.
• Good organization and filing systems so information can be quickly located and status determined.
• Basic accounting practices, procedures and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Basic computer applications, especially spreadsheets and word processing.

Ability to

• Enter data quickly and accurately with excellent keyboarding and 10-key skills.
• Effectively communicate with vendors and employees in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Reconcile complex accounts using analytical skills to identify and resolve problems.
• Follow instructions and work without close supervision.
• Work overtime in evenings, mornings and on weekends as necessary or requested.
• Efficiently operate office equipment including a computer printer, and copier.

Position Requirements
Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years accounts payable experience.
• Understanding of bookkeeping and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Significant experience using spreadsheets and databases.
• Applicable business education courses preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Nevada driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Skills testing may be required.

Physical And Mental Requirements

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Cognitive ability and dexterity to operate office equipment for long periods of time. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit and stand for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle periodic lifting and moving of boxes. Reaching for items above and below waist level. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height.

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