The bookkeeper’s primary responsibility is to provide and maintain a system of financial accountability for all finances generated and dispersed by the school. In addition, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for cataloging and maintaining an accurate inventory of all Furniture and equipment acquisitions by the school. The bookkeeper is responsible and accountable for all matters related to finance and matters related to the acquisition of resources needed by the entire staff in the performance of their varying duties. The bookkeeper must be neat, accurate and timely in the preparation, maintenance and submission of all necessary forms and reports as needed by the Principal in the delivery of service to the staff and district.
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Two (2) years of successful experience in the bookkeeping field.
- Must have computer skills working with E-School preferred.
- Evidence of strong skills in meeting and dealing with District employees and the public in a manner that will promote a positive image of the school district.
- Proficient in use of desk calculator and the ability to type 55 words per minute with accuracy.
- Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence as needed.
- Strong oral and written communications skills. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
- Must be able to pass bookkeeper’s test.
Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
- Provides the leadership in establishing and maintaining financial accounting procedures, which insure accountability for the school.
- Assists the Principal in acquiring needed supplies, materials, etc., for the entire staff.
- Assists the secretary in the typing/preparation and submission of reports as needed by the Administration, specifically, all reports as needed by the Athletic Department and the Assistant Principal.
- Collects, receives and dispenses funds generated by the school, as per vending, clubs, etc.
- Be able meet with the guiding coalition about expenditures and professional learning for teachers.
- Assists the secretary in the receipt and transmittal of phone calls to the school.
- Carefully monitors, reports and advises (verbal and/or written), the Principal on all transactions related to code and activity sections on the school’s budget in assuring that the school’s finances are properly utilized and accounted for.
- Devises an accountability system to govern the financial accounting for all funds generated by the Fundraising Activities of the school, e.g., applications for Fundraising events, monitors vending selection, collection/deposit of revenues and maintenance of final accounting reports for the activity.
- Assumes responsibility for the following functions: (a) Activity Fund, (b) Expenditures, (c) Payment of Bills, (d) Petty Cash Fund, and (e) Extracurricular Activities Purchases, etc. Provide monthly balances to accounts.
- Be versed in 1003 Funds expenditures and Title I expenditures.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
- Correct inappropriate attempts to purchase goods outside of the LRSD protocols.