What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper/Account Manager position at DISTRICT?
Join our team as an Account Manager/Bookkeeper in our Nutrition Department!
*Please note this is a part-time role.*
Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.
About the Position:
Assist in daily operations of the Nutrition (Food Service) department by completing a variety of office, accounting and nutrition program tasks including periodic cashier responsibilities.
- Processes and delivers all bank deposits, following established procedures.
- Monitoring Student and Staff account balances and issues warning notification emails and/or letters/calls when needed for items such as low balances, money owed.
- Assist the Director/Kitchen Managers by filling in for staff as needed.
- Manages the cash register/POS system inside kitchens as needed.
- Effectively uses the food service Point of Sale (POS) system, district email, student information system and district accounting system.
- Provides office support for the director. Duties include but are not limited to: answering phones, processing purchase orders, general office duties as assigned.
- Assists with processing free and reduced meal applications/completing the verification process for applications received.
- Assists the Nutrition Director with monthly state claims and direct certification.
- Maintains yearly financial audit book with updated and accurate financial reports.
- Collaborates with the District Accounting regarding all financial reports that are required for the nutrition program.
- Attends all in-service training, as scheduled by the Nutrition Director and/or the district.
- Uses strong customer service skills with all staff, students, and families.
- Follows all USDA and sanitation protocols.
- Maintains 6 hours of annual continuing education/training.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Read and Write Effectively
- Possess Basic Mathematic Skills
- Prior food service experience or related is preferred
- Ability to work as a positive team member
- Ability to maintain a professional office and attention to detail
- Experience with computers and software systems
- Ability to pass a background check.
EXPECTATIONS:
- Reports to work on time
- Works well in a team environment
- Completes daily work within scheduled shift
- Willing to adjust to potential daily changes in schedule
- Follows nutrition services uniform and hygiene requirements
- Follows all district and departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains an appropriate level of confidentiality regarding the records and operations of the program, school and district.
What We Offer:
This position works 185 days per year: 180 school days plus 5 additional days and is part-time meaning it will not exceed 20-25 working hours per week.
Our team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, generous leave benefits, and much more!
Selection Process:
Our selection process includes initial screening of application materials followed by an in-person interview with the Director.