Bookkeeper

Sioux City Community School District•Sioux City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper will provide accounting and administrative support to the Principal and Assistant Principals. This role works closely with teachers and staff concerning accounting issues, maintains accurate financial transactions, and reconciles accounting records.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma at a minimum.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization.
Must have effective listening skills.
Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to work with a variety of data.
Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests, and enter accounting information.
Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Previous financial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain records and reports required for financial records and payroll.
Process invoices and accounts payable.
Ensuring established procedures are followed including securing onsite funds, preparing deposit slips, and transporting funds to the bank within established timeframes.
Reconcile bank records and credit card invoices.
Maintain and monitor office petty cash fund.
Assist and communicate with the principal on budgeted funds.
Prepare and submit information to accounts payable.
Compile data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.
Maintain a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, confidential and non-confidential files, and records (e.g. calendars, appointment schedules, resource materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail.
Perform record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, instructional materials, filing, compiling lists, etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned Administrator and/or department.
Prepare written materials (e.g. reports, forms, letters, memos, budgets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
Research a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for addressing a variety of administrative requirements.
Respond to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, state and federal agencies, the general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing direction.
Screen inquiries of staff, students, parents, the public, etc. (e.g. phone calls, visitors, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action, interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.