Bookkeeper I (Open until Filled)

PSD is looking to hire a Bookeeper I at Sunridge Middle School for 2026-2027 School Year

DEPARTMENT:Sunridge Middle School 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY RANGE: $22.29-$34.58/hr (Depending on experience).

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027: $ 1,850 District Contribution per month

CONTRACT DAYS:     221

EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION: Classified

SUMMARY:

The employee is responsible for a major area such as fiscal or combination of minor areas of the district’s business operation such as, but not limited to, accounts payable, payroll, payroll liabilities, fixed assets and revenue. The work generally requires the processing and maintenance of all the assigned areas on behalf of the district. Positions of this type require accuracy and knowledge and application of school business procedures utilizing the approved budget operations. Frequently, incidental secretarial duties are also required of employees in this category. 

Such a position requires acceptable levels of demonstrated performance in the skills listed, but such a list may not include all performances specifically required in positions of this classification

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Maintains orderly and accurate assigned district business files and fiscal records. 
• Maintains timely and accurate records utilizing the adopted computer system. 
• Organizes information in order to facilitate day-to-day school operations. 
• Receives phone calls, provides accurate information and corrects irregularities with professional reception skills. 
• Collects and prepares required information for annual audits. 
• Prepares fiscal report data and forms required by the administration, district or state. 
• Performs occasional secretarial and clerical duties for business office operations. 
• Types written materials with accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar. 
• Proficiently operates all business office equipment. 
• Performs duties assigned by administration in charge of finance.

KNOWLEDGE: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the general standards of performance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of college and/or successful Work Keys exam required.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with others and independently; Focuses on resolving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing; Ability to respond verbally and in writing to common inquires or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies or members of the community;
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and legal documents; Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages area, circumference and area. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software and word processing software. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sometimes sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 40 pounds. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwriting or typed materials, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level of the environment is low to moderate. Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from the weather but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some outside duties may be required. Occasionally required to ascend or descend stairs or similar uneven surfaces. May be exposed to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year as determined by the administration and in accordance with Board policy, individual work agreements and the collective bargaining agreement. 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as deems advisable.

Salary : $22 - $35