Bookkeeper – High School

“Primary Purpose

Provide bookkeeping services on a high school campus including all provisions of activity fund procedures and GAAP, ensuring compliance with district financial policies. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

High school diploma or GED

60 semester college hours in business or accounting preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and accounting/bookkeeping systems

Strong organizational skills

Experience

Minimum of 5 years general office experience

Two to 5 years of full-charge computerized bookkeeping experience in a business or comparable environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Maintain all financial records for the school activity fund by accounting for all school-sponsored activities; financial records include general ledger, cash balance, detailed accounts, and subsidiary journals.

Maintain all financial records on a personal computer with district-approved software.

Process all financial transactions in accordance with district financial procedures and policies.

Process and account for all money generated and distributed in school-sponsored activities.

Serve as recourse for principals and activity sponsors on financial management issues.

Reconcile all bank accounts associated with the student activity fund; report reconciliation’s in district-approved format and under district guidelines.

Assist the principal’s secretary for campus budget responsibilities.

Provide analytical data and reporting for various district-directed projects in computer spreadsheet formats.

Participate in audits with the district internal auditor.

Check for cash receipts (deposits) from the Food Service Department on a daily basis.

Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.

Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.

Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.

Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Prolonged sitting at computer; repetitive hand movements

Terms: 210 days

Pay Grade: PARA 5