Bookkeeper

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, 216 days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Salary : $18