Bookkeeper-Tax Office

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper will provide support to financial functions; conveying and updating fiscal information; and ensuring that revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED from an accredited institution
Work to complete at least Course 1 of the state tax education field
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Ability to use calculator (10-key by touch)
Proficient in basic computer applications/spreadsheet development and file management
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with taxpayers, coworkers and the district’s banking institution

Nice To Haves

Five+ years job related experience

Responsibilities

Generate and monitor state required payment plans and district plans.
Review and reply to taxpayer correspondence.
Implements reporting procedures and internal controls for the purpose of maintaining accurate records for two taxing entities.
Accountable for the receiving and accurate posting of tax payments reconcile/balance cash drawer to cashiers report – daily.
Complete forms for daily deposit.
Maintains various fiscal information, files and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Assist with monitoring the fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
Scan individual batches (all checks and support documentation, before sending to the bank).
Process various fiscal information for the purpose of updating information, authorizing final action and comply with accounting requirements.
Reconcile account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations.
Prepares cash deposits from tax collections for the purpose of making bank deposits.
Process and maintain credit card and electronic check payments.
Balance third party monthly reports with tax system and the bank.
Maintain balancing of processing bank lock box applications.
Coordinate with the bank on any problems that occur.
Clearance to request refund checks and attorney’s check from Insight.
Maintain annual Over 65/Disabled quarterly installment payments and late billings.
Generate Escrow Contracts (ACH Drafts).
Process returned mail (research, re-mail, code computer, and file).
Process refunds generated from overpayments and corrections rolls.
Gather supporting payment documentation.
Process to Accounts Payable.
Perform all other duties as assigned.