Principal Bookkeeper 12 months HHS

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION   

Anticipated Opening      

Title of Position:    

PRINCIPAL BOOKKEEPER

HAVERHILL HIGH SCHOOL

Work Year:                                       12 Months

Effective Date

of Employment:                                Immediately

Salary:                                               $41,820 to $47,272

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority:                        Directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or                                                              his or her designee.

Statement of Duties:

• Assists in the administration of the fiscal affairs of the high school main office effectively, expeditiously and to the ultimate benefit of each individual student enrolled.

• Assists and is backup to the Executive Secretary with accounts payable, grants, payroll, filing, reporting and other financial duties carried out by them, as appropriate.

• Verifies invoices for goods and services against purchase orders and returns invoices to the vendor if there is not an approved purchase order number

• Originates, prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders, as advisable.

• Provides administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient business office operations by maintaining a filing system for all financial documents and ensuring the confidentiality and security of all financial files.

• Assists in the daily general operations of the main office including but not limited to: Answer main office telephones and intercom, sort interoffice mail and distribute, helping staff, students, and community members at the main office counter as needed.

• Assists in preparation of senior year activities and graduation exercises.

• Displays ethical and professional behavior in communicating and working with staff, students and community members.

• Exercises considerable discretion in the protection and release of confidential information and in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures.

• Displays strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents/guardians, visitors and/or the community.

• Must attend work regularly and is punctual reporting to work and returning from scheduled breaks.

• Assumes responsibilities for any other duties as indicated by the building principal or his/her designee, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred

• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency. (Work, Power Point, Excel, Google Docs)

• Experience with BudgetSense and School Brains

• Must be able to daily plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment and adhere to mandated deadlines.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal and the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Closing Date for Receipt

of Application:                                  April 28, 2025

Applicant Tracking Posting #:

School Spring Posting #:                 

Address all Applications and

Letter of Intent to:                            School Spring (Preferred)

                                                            or

                                                            Haverhill Public Schools

                                                            Human Resource Department

                                                            4 Summer Street - Room 104

                                                            Haverhill, MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.  

Salary : $41,820 - $47,272