Bookkeeper

Job description

Overview POSITION PURPOSE: The school bookkeeper performs advanced clerical and bookkeeping work in examination, analyses, and verification of fiscal records in a K-8, middle or high school. Duties are varied and include maintaining bookkeeping controls of funds disbursed or received and preparing financial data required for fiscal management. Work requires independent judgment in solving most problems. Work is performed under the supervision of the school principal and is reviewed through analyses of statements and reports and is subject to audits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) - Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting practices for revenue, expenses; - Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps; - Strong organizational and record-keeping skills; - Ability to effectively organize and maintain records; - Ability to interpret standard accounting and financial statements; - Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence; - Ability to maintain confidentiality; - Excellent customer service skills with the ability to calmly route concerns to appropriate staff; - Ability to learn pe...