School Bookkeeper

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

19d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

School Bookkeeper performs the activities of preparing, transferring, transcribing, systematizing, or preserving records, and transactions. Keeps accurate and detailed bookkeeping records and prepares statements reflecting those activities. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Assists department head with maintenance of departmental budget Assists in the daily activities of the general ledger accounting, including but not limited to, preparing and inputting journal entries, budget transfers, and bank reconciliations Collects and maintains accurate accounts receivable entries Composes, performs, and types routine correspondence and reports and updates lists Develops and implements office procedures and methods to ensure the efficiency of office operations Develops and maintains required reports Maintains and reconciles PTO and activity accounts at a district/school level Maintains and/or prepares payroll records for guest and regular staff, including completing guest staff pay receipts, accounting for staff absences, and providing payroll records to Business Services Maintains inventory of office supplies; orders and stocks materials and supplies as necessary Maintains various databases, reports, and office filing systems Makes deposits in school checking account Manages school petty cash fund Performs a variety of bookkeeping procedures within the department and tracks various accounts and contracts; reconciles accounts and records; maintains/prepares budget records and summaries Performs a variety of duties using various types of office equipment Performs routine typing activities related to departmental functions Prepares and processes reports which require research, computation, and compilation Processes purchase orders and requisitions as required, tracks orders as received, and maintains records of school purchases Processes purchase requisitions for office equipment, maintenance needs, and staff expenses and office supplies Responsible for ticket sales at all athletic events where admission is taken Sets up, files, and sorts a variety of documents, to include sensitive and confidential information Tracks general fund budget for the principal Tracks/processes accounts receivable and bank statement reconciliation

Requirements

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists department head with maintenance of departmental budget
Assists in the daily activities of the general ledger accounting, including but not limited to, preparing and inputting journal entries, budget transfers, and bank reconciliations
Collects and maintains accurate accounts receivable entries
Composes, performs, and types routine correspondence and reports and updates lists
Develops and implements office procedures and methods to ensure the efficiency of office operations
Develops and maintains required reports
Maintains and reconciles PTO and activity accounts at a district/school level
Maintains and/or prepares payroll records for guest and regular staff, including completing guest staff pay receipts, accounting for staff absences, and providing payroll records to Business Services
Maintains inventory of office supplies; orders and stocks materials and supplies as necessary
Maintains various databases, reports, and office filing systems
Makes deposits in school checking account
Manages school petty cash fund
Performs a variety of bookkeeping procedures within the department and tracks various accounts and contracts; reconciles accounts and records; maintains/prepares budget records and summaries
Performs a variety of duties using various types of office equipment
Performs routine typing activities related to departmental functions
Prepares and processes reports which require research, computation, and compilation
Processes purchase orders and requisitions as required, tracks orders as received, and maintains records of school purchases
Processes purchase requisitions for office equipment, maintenance needs, and staff expenses and office supplies
Responsible for ticket sales at all athletic events where admission is taken
Sets up, files, and sorts a variety of documents, to include sensitive and confidential information
Tracks general fund budget for the principal
Tracks/processes accounts receivable and bank statement reconciliation