What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper - High School (2026-27) position at CLEAR CREEK HIGH?
Primary Purpose
Provide bookkeeping services on a high school campus including all provisions of activity fund procedures and GAAP, ensuring compliance with district financial policies. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/Licensure
High school diploma or GED
60 semester college hours in business or accounting preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting/bookkeeping systems
Strong organizational skills
Experience
Minimum of 5 years general office experience
Two to 5 years of full-charge computerized bookkeeping experience in a business or comparable environment
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain all financial records for the school activity fund by accounting for all school-sponsored activities; financial records include general ledger, cash balance, detailed accounts, and subsidiary journals.
- Maintain all financial records on a personal computer with district-approved software.
- Process all financial transactions in accordance with district financial procedures and policies.
- Process and account for all money generated and distributed in school-sponsored activities.
- Serve as recourse for principals and activity sponsors on financial management issues.
- Reconcile all bank accounts associated with the student activity fund; report reconciliation’s in district-approved format and under district guidelines.
- Assist the principal’s secretary for campus budget responsibilities.
- Provide analytical data and reporting for various district-directed projects in computer spreadsheet formats.
- Participate in audits with the district internal auditor.
- Check for cash receipts (deposits) from the Food Service Department on a daily basis.
- Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
- Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
- Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
- Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
- Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
- Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
- Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
- Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
- Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
- Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
Ability to maintain concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; frequent interruptions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Prolonged sitting at computer; repetitive hand movements
Terms: 210 days
Pay Grade: PARA 5