Asb Bookkeeper @ Lewis & Clark High School, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Lewis And Clark High School - Spokane, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Asb Bookkeeper to join the team at Lewis & Clark High School. This role is crucial in supporting our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. The ideal candidate will embrace diversity, possess a genuine desire to work with a diverse student population, have a passion for serving students, excel in teamwork, be open to feedback for growth, and act as a lifelong learner and positive problem solver. This position involves performing varied clerical and secretarial duties requiring a basic understanding of office routines and bookkeeping practices. The bookkeeper will maintain a close and responsive relationship with the day-to-day activities of the site and administrative staff, working with minimal supervision. This is a continuing role for the school year, operating 8 hours per day, 204 days per year (10 months).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum two years of recent bookkeeping work experience
Ability to accurately type 40 words per minute
Demonstrated accuracy in record keeping skills including use of ten-key and cash handling

Nice To Haves

Additional business course work preferred
Basic level knowledge of general computer skills, including Microsoft office programs, student information system (i.e., PowerSchool), nutrition services point of sale software (i.e., Mosaic), financial software (i.e., Intouch), employee database (IFAS), single point of entry software, and spreadsheet programs experience preferred
First Aid card preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the operation of administrative and student offices in support of school and staff, ensuring a positive, professional image. This includes greeting students, staff, visitors and callers, handling their inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Provide administrative support and ensure efficient operation of the business office. Duties may include accounts payable/receivable operations, ordering materials and supplies, sales assistance, answering phone inquiries, and distribution of student/staff parking passes.
Facilitate the development of an Associated Student Body (ASB) budget and coordinate all transactions concerning income and expenditures, including collection and distribution of ASB monies while following District guidelines regarding state laws related to use of public funds. Assist in training advisors on annual budget preparation.
Receives monies collected at site, maintain records and perform deposits; including lunch account deposits and follow-up with reminders for low/no balance student accounts.
Provide financial and statistical support to assistant principals, activities, and business manager via computer or other medium.
Issue vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions, in accordance with proper accounting procedure.
Assist with minor medical injuries, illnesses and may administer medication for students.
Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.