Bookkeeper 1, School

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Bookkeeper 1 will perform bookkeeping and related accounting functions in the preparation and maintenance of financial records of a school site. Under the supervision of the school principal, the School Bookkeeper 1 will perform duties associated with the effective financial operation of the school for the school activity fund as well as the school’s supply budgets. Internal and external audits will play a role in employee evaluation. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: · Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work. · Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. · Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. · Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or challenging customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Keeps technical skills up to date.

Responsibilities

Maintains school financial records, including generalized and specialized files.
Maintains district-prescribed accounting and internal control procedures over school activity funds.
Ensures adherence to established procedures, including receipting onsite funds (e.g., ticket sales, yearbook purchases, field trips, fundraisers); prepares deposits; ensures deposits are submitted to the bank within established timeframes.
Prepares checks for disbursements based on approved check requisitions.
Reconciles monthly bank statements and financial data for principal’s and Internal Auditing’s review.
Monitors financial procedures with individuals responsible for school site financial operations within district guidelines (e.g., student activities, fundraisers, bookstore, athletic department, and student clubs).
Processes and monitors purchase orders and purchasing card (P-card) transactions; receives/distributes all supplies, equipment, and textbooks in the prescribed computer system in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Answers telephones and takes messages as appropriate.
Utilizes district-provided email for day-to-day work-related correspondence.
Composes moderately complex correspondence for principal’s signature.
Answers inquiries requiring interpretation of organization’s financial policy and procedures.
Performs basic computer skills such as keyboarding, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
Performs any other duties as assigned.