Kuna High School Bookkeeper

KUNA JT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 3

JOB POSTING

JOB STATUS: All Applicants
JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper
LOCATION: Kuna High School
REPORTS TO: Principal
CALENDAR: 245 Days a Year
HOURS: Full Time
SALARY: OS6: $18.11 - $21.36/hr - Depending on previous experience as a bookkeeper in a school - PLUS
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Public Employees Retirement System, and EAP

JOB SUMMARY: To facilitate efficient financial management, support budgetary decisions, and contribute to the overall financial stability of student body accounts at Kuna High School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bookkeeping and/or accounting experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
• Articulate and able to communicate effectively with persons within and outside of the school district.
• A high degree of proficiency in Google applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. Skyward, Power School, Rev-Trak knowledge is a plus.
• Professional and confidential when dealing with State and Federal agencies, as well as, surrounding school districts.
• Working knowledge of office procedures and the operations of common office equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including receipts, invoices, purchase orders, and payment documentation. Organize and file financial documents appropriately and timely to ensure easy retrieval when required.
• Perform such school-related duties as assigned by the principal(s) and office manager.
• Collect, receipt, track and deposit school funds according to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Manage school accounts payable, including invoicing, purchase orders, & packing slips.
• Monitor student funds, fees, fines & account balances
• Train staff on purchasing procedures and district financial policies.
• Compile sales tax reports from student body accounts and prepare any other required reports.
• Follow all procedures set by the District Financial department.
• Maintain Skyward, Rev-Trak, Square, etc in reporting, data entry.
• Learn other office positions and cover those positions as needed.
• Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive encouraging manner.
• Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
• Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare documents and file them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.