Bookkeeper

Lee County Public Schools•Lehigh Acres, FL

About The Position

Apply District policies and procedures in all financial transactions. Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the school/department. Record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc. Summarize and balance entries recorded in individual journals, computer systems, and ledgers. Prepare financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect the financial condition of the school and its departments and organizations. Trace errors and record adjustments. Compute and record cash receipt summaries. Handle banking transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations. Work with other departments, including Budget, Procurement Services, Financial Accounting, and Internal Audit. Create and monitor/inventory orders of supplies, equipment, etc., for school/department operation. Assist office staff to ensure smooth operation of daily functions. Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide. Revised: 5/22/23

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in a business-related field.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills; mathematical skills.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
Ability to sit in one position and view computer screens and other monitoring devices for a prolonged period of time.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a business-related field.
Four (4) years of accounting and bookkeeping experience.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Apply District policies and procedures in all financial transactions.
Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the school/department.
Record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc.
Summarize and balance entries recorded in individual journals, computer systems, and ledgers.
Prepare financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect the financial condition of the school and its departments and organizations.
Trace errors and record adjustments.
Compute and record cash receipt summaries.
Handle banking transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Work with other departments, including Budget, Procurement Services, Financial Accounting, and Internal Audit.
Create and monitor/inventory orders of supplies, equipment, etc., for school/department operation.
Assist office staff to ensure smooth operation of daily functions.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.