Bookkeeper/Accountant-Secondary School Position

Job Goal: To maintain accurate financial records within state laws/ regulations and local policies and keeps principal advised of all school accounts.

Qualifications:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent
2. Associate degree, preferred
3. At least three years of prior bookkeeping experience, preferred
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Appropriate Supervisor

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5  ) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
3. Proficiency in technology programs such as Google and Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
4. Proficient in the use of microcomputers to include: spreadsheet, database and word processing applications
5. Knowledge of basic office procedures and equipment
6. Ability to perform the clerical duties required at the school.
7. Ability to multitask and prioritize.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information obtained in the course of work.
9. Desire and ability to engage in continuing education and skills upgrading.
10. Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
11. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains a complete and systematic set of records for all financial transactions of the system
2. Records detail of school financial transactions on computerized accounting system
3. Responsible for maintenance of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly financial statements
4. Responsible for completing daily cash deposits.
5. Reconciles monthly bank statement
6. Responsible for assistance in preparing annual school budget, including athletics and other school sponsored clubs
7. Responsible for athletic ticket sales and reconciliation reports
8. Prepares and maintain payroll records
9. Traces errors and records adjustments to correct charges or credits posted to incorrect accounts
10. Responsible for inventory control
11. Acts as support when secretary is unable to fulfill duties

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days/ 8 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

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