School Bookkeeper

summary description

under general supervision, performs various bookkeeping responsibilities at high school. Incumbent performs related work as required.

• receives school budget allocations and calculates departmental budget percentages.
• processes budget transfer requests between accounts.
• maintains filing systems and records related to school budget transactions.

under general supervision, performs various bookkeeping responsibilities at high school. Incumbent performs related work as required.

• receives school budget allocations and calculates departmental budget percentages.
• processes budget transfer requests between accounts.
• processes district purchase orders using school budget funds.
• maintains filing systems and records related to school budget transactions.

• receives school budget allocations and calculates departmental budget percentages.
• processes budget transfer requests between accounts.
• processes district purchase orders using school budget funds.
• maintains filing systems and records related to school budget transactions.

• prepares and maintains the general ledger in accordance with district policies, procedures, and regulations.
• records student activity fund transactions in the computerized accounting system.
• maintains daily general ledger balances.
• prepares general journal and adjustment entries.
• performs monthly bank reconciliations.
• monitors student activity depository accounts.
• maintains and monitors petty cash funds.

• collects and verifies student activity fund receipts.
• prepares and deposits funds into appropriate bank accounts.
• receives, records, and refunds student textbook deposits.
• collects student textbook fines.
• verifies, records, and refunds student fees and other deposits.

• issues and monitors student activity fund purchase orders.
• verifies and processes payments from student activity funds.
• reviews, reconciles, and records purchasing card transactions.
• verifies and prepares checks for student activity fund expenditures.

• prepares monthly financial reports for principal review and submission to the district office.
• prepares monthly account statements for activity advisors.
• prepares and maintains records for annual audits of student activity accounts.
• ensures accuracy and compliance of financial records with applicable accounting practices and district requirements.

• prepares payroll documentation and independent contractor agreements related to student activity fund payments for services rendered.
• submits payroll and contractor documentation to the district office for processing and payment.

• performs related duties as assigned or required.

education/experience: any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

education: equivalent to a high school diploma;

experience: three (3) years of bookkeeping experience.

licenses/certificates: none required.

note:
applicants may be required to successfully complete an assessment of bookkeeping knowledge and proficiency
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• knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• knowledge of financial recordkeeping, account reconciliation, and basic business mathematics.
• knowledge of computerized bookkeeping and accounting software applications.
• knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and records management systems.
• knowledge of the operation and use of computers, business machines, and standard office equipment.
• knowledge of correct english usage, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• knowledge of research methods and techniques for gathering and verifying information.
• knowledge of washoe county school district policies, regulations, procedures, and financial practices applicable to school operations.

• skill in operating computers, accounting software, and standard office equipment.
• skill in maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
• skill in organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• skill in researching, compiling, and verifying information.
• skill in communicating effectively with staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• skill in providing customer service in a professional and courteous manner.

• ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, and the public.
• ability to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.
• ability to analyze, verify, and reconcile financial information.
• ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple…