Federal Funds Bookkeeper (Account Clerk III) (7.5 hrs/day; 261 days/year)

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: Account Clerk III

Class Code: 7163

Job Title: Federal Funds Bookkeeper

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Finance

*Location: Central Office

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7163

Hours Per Day: 7.5

Contracted Days: 261

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

· High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or satisfactory progress toward G.E.D.

· Demonstrates and/or develops skills to effectively operate computer and experience with automated record-keeping systems.

· Demonstrates and/or develops skills related to the position including accounting skills with at least two years of increasingly responsible record-keeping experience.

Knowledge Of:

·         Advanced clerical accounting principles and techniques involved in financial record keeping, monitoring and control

·         Estimating, projecting and extending financial and statistical data

·         Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports

·         Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws, rules and regulations

·         Oral and written communication skills

·         Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

·         Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

·         Telephone techniques and etiquette

·         Operation of a computer terminal and other office equipment

·         Basic math

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the accounting and financial compliance of federal program funding.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Perform complex and advanced-level accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts

·         Perform responsible record-keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy

·         Verify, balance and adjust accounts

·         Process and record accounting transactions accurately

·         Prepare financial statements, profit and loss statements and other technical financial reporting documents

·         Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to federal programs

·         Operate office machines including computer equipment, personal computer, accounting software and peripherals

·         Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately

·         Understand and follow oral and written directions

·         Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships

·         Meet schedules and time lines

·         Work confidentially with discretion

·         Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

·         Complete work with many interruptions

·         Type at an acceptable rate of speed

·         Maintain records and prepare reports

·         Train and provide work direction to others

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1.       Support employee with year-to-year contract

2.       Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classified personnel. The evaluation will be conducted by the School Principal/Building Leader.

Date of Last Revision: 4.9.2024