Financial Clerk

Amarillo ISD • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Perform general bookkeeping and maintain campus financial records, including campus activity funds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Typing test >40 WPM required
• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices
• Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing
• Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance/scanning
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
• Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical or secretarial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete accounting of all school funds.
• Monthly financial reports.
• Receive and deposit all funds.
• Check all bills and purchase requests – write, sign and mail all checks.
• Keep principal advised as to condition of all activity accounts.
• Work with Assistant Principal in textbook accounting.
• Check all telephone accounts.
• Vending machines.
• Handle all student insurance claims and reports.
• Check-in and distribution of supplies.
• Help with student Federal survey.
• Driver Education registration for Summer Driver Training.
• Receive and distribute mail.
• Assist in attendance – answer phone, marking and telephoning.
• Assist with Xerox machine.
• Compiles financial obligation lost each semester.
• Assist at the counter.
• Assist in parent mail outs.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Available to assist secretary when needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service via email, phone and in person.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Electronically file documents as required by this position.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED