Bookkeeper (220 Day)-West Elementary

WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOOKKEEPER

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Minimum of 2 years bookkeeping experience-manually and computer

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOALS

To assist in the administration of the district's business affairs to provide the maximum services for the financial resources available.

To contribute to staff morale by the prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintains a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the school.

1. Records detail of school financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers from such sources as requisitions, etc.

1. Summarizes and balances entries recorded in individual journals and ledgers, and transfers data to general ledgers.

1. Prepares financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect financial condition of the school.

1. Traces errors and records adjustment to correct charges or credits posted to incorrect amounts.

1. Computes and records cash receipt summaries.

1. Reconciles cancelled checks with bank statements and verifies bank balance with statements.

1. Prepares reports and checks for proper agencies covering all deductions.

1. Maintains records covering all deductions.

1. Keeps record of staff leaves and absences.

1. Verifies all amounts before and after checks are machine processed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 40 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:

1. Data entry processes
2. General bookkeeping duties

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

1. Adaptability to dealing with people.

1. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn to perform adequately a task or job duty.

1. Mathematical calculations
2. Ability to work with spreadsheets & computer bookkeeping

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by Board (220 Day Contract).

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.