Accounting Bookkeeper
Job in
Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, 60251, USA
Listed on 2026-05-27
Listing for:
Township High School District 211
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Accounting Bookkeeper (12-Month - Tier
4)
- Knowledge of fund accounting and banking procedures
- Prior experience in a similar position
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Evidence of good judgment, emotional maturity, trustworthiness, confidentiality, and self-direction
- Strong computer software skills. Strong Microsoft Excel and math skills required.
- Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- Skills tests may be administered as part of the interview process
Is under the direction of the Accounting Manager
Responsibilities- Record all revenue and receipts into the general ledger for district and student activity funds.
- Safeguard and deposit cash and checks daily.
- Manage district's electronic payment system to set up new products and invoices, troubleshoot issues and assist school staff as needed.
- Reconcile and record charge card transactions from sub-systems to bank deposits.
- Prepare bank reconciliations monthly for multiple bank accounts.
- Communicate with school staff and the bank to ensure accurate deposits with appropriate support.
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash funds monthly.
- Prepare sales tax returns monthly.
- Prepare financial reports as requested by the Accounting Manager or school staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
Salary and benefits to be established by the agreement between the Board of Education and the United Support Staff Council.
Position Pay RangeTier 4
Support Staff Contract - Salary Schedules
Position Benefit InformationSupport Staff Contract - Benefits
Selection ProcedureSkills test may be administered.
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