Bookstore Assistant - part time

Chandler USD 80•Queen Creek, AZ

About The Position

The Bookstore Assistant performs accounting and clerical services in compliance with federal, state, county, and district accounting regulations. This role involves handling monies from extracurricular activities, student events, and fundraising projects, including preparing and depositing cash, reconciling daily cash receipts, and preparing cash boxes. The assistant will also sell and account for bookstore supplies and class fees, assist with inventory, and manage textbooks and supplies. A wide variety of clerical tasks, including typing, filing, coding, copying, and report preparation, are also part of the role. The position requires maintaining accurate files and records, handling correspondence, and ensuring students' well-being and safety under supervision. The role emphasizes professional qualities such as positive interactions with colleagues, students, parents, and community members, responsibility, reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and adherence to district policies and confidentiality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two or more years’ experience in a related field
Fundamental knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
Ability to work with standard software products, including all Microsoft Office and Google programs
Satisfactory criminal background check
Knowledge of and adherence to district policies and procedures affecting assigned work

Responsibilities

Handle monies from extracurricular activities, student events, and fundraising projects, including preparing and depositing cash.
Reconcile daily cash receipts with cash register transactions.
Prepare cash boxes for use at extracurricular activities and events.
Sell and account for bookstore supplies and class fees.
Assist in the preparation, checking, and reconciliation of inventory and various funds.
Receive, identify, issue, collect, and take inventory of textbooks and supplies.
Perform a wide variety of clerical tasks, including typing, filing, coding, copying, and preparing reports.
Maintain accurate files, accounts, data, and records.
Handle verbal and written correspondence and disseminate information as needed.
Accept responsibility for students' well-being and safety while under supervision.
Respond to internal and external customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Work professionally and respectfully with a diverse cross-section of individuals.
Maintain confidentiality of protected student and staff information, even after employment ends.
Share sensitive information only on a need-to-know basis.
Exercise positive problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Follow all district policies and procedures.
Operate and care for district equipment properly.
Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors.
Be adaptable to change and flexible in performing other duties related to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor.