Bookkeeper (School Year 2024-2025)

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper

Date Posted:

4/17/2024

Location:

South Middle School

Date Available:

04/17/2024

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REPORTS TO:

Campus Principal

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

207 days

DATE REVISED

FEB 24, 2016

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

$17.43 Minimum

$26.15 Maximum

PAY GRADE:

PS4

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Bookkeeper is responsible for accounting procedures and financial documents as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Associates Degree in accounting or related field preferred College course work in

accounting-related subjects preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices Knowledge of bank reconciliation preparation

Ability to perform cash management procedures Ability to use calculator (10-key by touch)

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and word processing

Proficient skills in typing, keyboarding, and file maintenance

Proficient organizational and communication skills

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines Drivers'

License and vehicle

Experience:

One to three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Prepares financial documents as directed.

• Posts purchase orders and payment authorizations.

• Processes purchase orders.

• Balances vendor statements as needed.

• Keeps accurate records of clubs/organizations revenues and expenditures.

• Keeps sponsor informed on their monthly balance.

• Writes locally-issued checks and maintains financial records.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Keeps balances on purchase orders.

• Makes daily deposits or as necessary.

• Prepares Bank Reconciliation Statement and required reports on a timely basis.

• Oversees student organization's account balances.

• Posts student organization activity to financial system.

• Attends mandatory bookkeeper meetings and trainings.

• Prepares and retains documentation for record keeping and audit purposes.

• Count money and prepare receipts.

• Performs work in accordance with student activity fund accounting handbook, and other district policies and procedures.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Coin and bill counters and check processing machine, Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, fax

machine, calculator, telephone, shredder

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.