School Bookkeeper (Perpetual Opening)

School BookkeeperUnder the supervision of the school principal as prescribed by the Office of School Financial Support the School Bookkeeper will perform duties associated with the effective financial operation of the school for the school activity fund, and district maintenance fund accounts. This is a bondable position requiring a highly qualified individual to work with accuracy, accountability and confidentiality. Work will be reviewed monthly for accuracy and conformance with DCS board policy and state code requirements.Duties and responsibilities include:Maintain all school financial recordsMaintain DCS prescribed accounting and internal control procedures over school activity and allocated district fundsCommunicate with Principal and school staff regarding internal controls for school activity fundsAssist Principal with school use of district budgeted funds by monitoring available budgets and preparing and submitting invoices to the Central Office for paymentEnsure established procedures are followed including securing onsite funds, preparing deposits and transporting all receipted funds to bank within established timeframesVerify and record all funds received posting according to specified activities and accounts within the student activity programProcess requisitions ensuring proper coding, budget availability and vendor verificationFacilitate school purchases by processing purchase orders as prescribed in the school bookkeeper manual following all state purchasing laws and district proceduresVerify and process invoices for payment following procedures for activity and district fundsPrepare and submit timely monthly school activity fund reports and supporting documents to the central officeMaintain confidentiality and privacy of all school financial and employee recordsPerform task and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the PrincipalBe consistently responsible, maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned days and using sick and personal leave appropriatelyMinimum requirements are three years of verifiable bookkeeping experience or two college courses in accounting with a final grade of at least B.

If more than 5 years have passed between the experience or college class completion and application the candidate will be required to pass the district bookkeeping test.