Secretarial Position

Job Description:

New Milford (Connecticut) Public Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper for Food Service.

Position Description : This is a Union 10 month school year position with extra days as needed.

Pay based on Secretaries Bargaining Agreement

It is necessary that candidates supply us with at least 2 current letters of reference (no earlier than 2022) and resume. We only accept supporting materials online. Therefore, please do not send materials through the U.S. mail or by e-mail. Instead, please upload your electronic files (pdf or Microsoft word) through the online process.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Proficiency in bookkeeping.

• Advanced secretarial skills including but not limited to experience with computer data base applications, word, excel, electronic mail, Google/Google Docs, Canva and/or financial software.

• Must be articulate with an ability to work with district staff and possess good judgment in responding to the public.

• High degree of organization.

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

• Work with a minimum of supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as administrative secretary to Director of Food and Nutrition Services;

• General Bookkeeping to include: payroll, bank statements, vendor account reconciliation

• Prepare financial reports for the Food Services Department and Central Office

• Assists in the preparation of all state reports pertaining to the School Lunch/Breakfast Program

• Processing of all applications of free and reduced lunches, and preparation of statistical reports and filing a monthly state reimbursement

• Process all vendor invoices for Food and Nutrition Services

• Maintain the petty cash fund for the Nutrition Office

• Coordinate requests for special functions including invoicing and collection of payment

• Maintains the POS system.

Example of Duties:

• Perform secretarial duties to include but not limited to: manage & maintaining office documents, faxing, photocopying, all written and electronic correspondence, financial documents and records.

• Answer and direct telephone inquiries.

• Support district staff, parents and others with questions and concerns.

• Schedule and maintain meetings, appointments, and electronic calendars

• . Maintain schedules and calendars for state required reports and other time sensitive activities.

• Provide logistical support for building and department activities.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To learn more about working in a premier school district with a collaborative staff, in a technology rich environment visit our website at www.newmilfordps.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.