Bookkeeoer - Sumter Adult Education na Sumter School District

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE:   Bookkeeper

REPORTS TO:        Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  233 Days

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aptitude for numeric calculations and interpretations

• Detail-oriented

• Good organizational and communication skills

• Knowledge of financial software programs and strong Microsoft Excel

• Accounting experience (preferred)

• Familiarity with cash accounting

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains accurate accounting records by ensuring that all expenditures and revenues are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.

2. Assists in the preparation of reports.

3. Performs monthly bank statement reconciliation.

4. Performs secretarial and clerical duties pertaining to the administrative functions of the school office.

5. Receipts, deposits, disburses and records all monies received by the school, and keeps an accurate ledger from which a monthly balance and an annual audit can be made.

6. Verifies the reconciliation of bank statements and prepares necessary adjusting journal entries.
7. Maintains the confidentiality of reports, records, and personal experiences of a private nature regarding students, school employees, and patrons.

8. Inputs purchase orders and ensure payments are sent in a timely manner.

9. Perform all other duties as assigned.

 OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend meetings and training as required.

2. Provide accounting system training and assistance.

3. Maintain confidentiality.

4. Recommend new efficiency improvements.

Salary and work year to be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.