Accounts Payable - 12 Months

DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT 51-1

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (12-Months)

POSTION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

$19.70-$24.20/HR

POSITION TITLE & DETAILS TITLE BOOKKEEPER I/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION

• High School diploma

QUALIFICATIONS

• Above average skills in record keeping

• Excellent organizational skills

• Maintain confidentiality

• Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in two or more areas of accounting, auditing, data processing and financial reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises all major accounting functions for the district accounts payable ensuring conformity with state established accounting system, statutes and regulations.

• Reviews appropriate purchase orders for proper account numbers and processes same expeditiously.

• Checks invoices for accuracy and prepares purchase orders for payment.

• Maintains Central Office cash revolving.

• Receipts money for appropriate fund and prepare deposit at least weekly. Takes deposits prepared by another bookkeeper to the bank.

• Prepares appropriate monthly bank reconciliations.

• Prepares appropriate financial statements for board review.

• Balances and distributes appropriate monthly reports.

• Prepares journal entries and updates the general ledger for appropriated district funds.

• Maintains equipment inventory on district computer system.

• Maintains workmen's compensation files for the district.

• Assists with school district election.

• Maintains fixed asset files. Records changes in log and makes appropriate entries in General Ledger.

• Works in coordination with Bookkeeper I/Payroll on annual notifications, 403(b) items; and FMLA letters and other items as necessary.

• Aids in the preparation of the state annual financial report.

• Works closely and cooperatively with independent auditors.

• Establishes, appraises or improves financial procedures.

• Complies with, interprets and implements district policies.

• Suggests policy development ideas to supervisor.

• Maintains up-to-date procedure manual.

• Creates an atmosphere conducive to a professional office.

• Establishes a professional working relationship with district administrative units, district employees and companies doing business with the district.

• Provides for his/her own professional growth.

• Perform other duties as judgment dictates or as assigned by the Business Manager.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Those interested in the above position should fill out an online application on the Douglas School District website (Employment Section) - www.dsdk12.net - Frontline Job Posting #4130 or complete the paper application and return to the address below.

Douglas School District Personnel Office, 400 Patriot Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719, (605) 923-0000.