Bookkeeper

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting practices for revenue, expenses;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills;
• Ability to interpret standard accounting and financial statements;
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to calmly route concerns to appropriate staff;
• Ability to learn pertinent district policies and procedures rapidly, apply them in appropriate situations, and explain them to staff, parents, students, and the public;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments and determine when to refer situations to supervisor;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to reason, work, and problem-solve independently in order to carry assignments to completion according to expected timelines while adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Ability to assist students with medication and health needs, as needed;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with diverse groups of school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan