What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at The School District of Lee County?
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience in a business-related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree in a business-related field.
- Four (4) years of accounting and bookkeeping experience.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills; mathematical skills.
- Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
- Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
- Ability to sit in one position and view computer screens and other monitoring devices for a prolonged period of time.
Revised: 5/22/23
Responsibilities
- Apply District policies and procedures in all financial transactions.
- Maintain a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the school/department.
- Record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, payroll records, etc.
- Summarize and balance entries recorded in individual journals, computer systems, and ledgers.
- Prepare financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect the financial condition of the school and its departments and organizations.
- Trace errors and record adjustments.
- Compute and record cash receipt summaries.
- Handle banking transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Work with other departments, including Budget, Procurement Services, Financial Accounting, and Internal Audit.
- Create and monitor/inventory orders of supplies, equipment, etc., for school/department operation.
- Assist office staff to ensure smooth operation of daily functions.
- Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Revised: 5/22/23
Additional Job Information
S04, $18.46, 8 hours, 255 days
Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.
Salary : $18