POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: School Level Bookkeeper
REPORTS TO: Finance Director and Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 month position
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Aptitude for numeric calculations and interpretations
• Detail-oriented
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of financial software programs and strong Microsoft Excel
• Bookkeeping experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with cash accounting
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Maintain accurate accounting records by ensuring that all expenditures and revenues are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for local and state education agencies.
• Prepare financial statements for the Board of Education and school district administration.
• Perform monthly bank statement reconciliation.
• Create, edit and manage district account codes in accordance with the Tennessee Financial Accounting guidelines.
• Manage bank transactions and ensure bank accounts are adequately secured.
• Assist auditors in finding and interpreting school information.
• Provide clerical support to building level administration.
• Input purchase orders and ensure payment is sent in a timely manner.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.