Bookkeeper
Job Title: Bookkeeper
Reports To: Principal or Designated Supervisor
Job Goal: To maintain accurate financial records in compliance with state, federal, and local laws
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a comparable position
- Broad knowledge of basic office procedures and functions, including electronic and manual filing, record keeping, purchasing and bookkeeping, word processing, and required reporting
- Strong accounting and math skills
- Detail oriented; excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups including students, parents, staff, administrators, and the public
- Ability to proficiently use current technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
- Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require
Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and prioritiesAccurately maintains financial accounts and records; monitors, collects, receipts, deposits, pays, remits, records, and balances all money collected in accordance with related laws and System guidelinesAssigns receipt books/lists and purchase order numbers; verifies accuracy of use and adherence to established guidelinesAssists auditors with periodic audits as requestedAssists in developing budget as requestedManages and maintains attendance and payroll records and submittal; acts as a resource to employees regarding accounting and payroll information and requestsMaintains inventory and submits required reports and records as requestedTreats all information and knowledge of any program, project, or individual in the District setting with strict confidentiality; uses discretion in all communicationKeeps administrators, teachers, and/or staff abreast of the status of financial accounts and limitations/guidelines related to their area of responsibility, which may include but not be limited to status of accounts, funds available, deadlines, etc.Produces, records, and responds to, as directed, information requests, correspondence, reports, notices, recommendations, and materialsUses office technology/software to complete job responsibilities as assignedDemonstrates general reliability in attendance, punctuality, and task performancePerforms duties and represents the System in a courteous, positive, and professional mannerAttends and participates in meetings and professional development as directedDemonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibilityMaintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate mannerProperly cares for equipment and material resources of the school systemUses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team memberAdheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local lawsPerforms other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.