High School Assistant Bookkeeper

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted:
12/23/2023
Location:
COTTONWOOD SR. HIGH
Date Available:
1/10/2023
Closing Date:
01/05/2024Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
Applicants should have the following:
• Excellent math skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills with the ability to use these skills during tense and stressful situations
• Skilled in the use of a computer for word processing and data entry and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to use a 10 key
• Bookkeeping experience or training preferred
Successful applicant will:
• Be supervised by High School principal
• Assist Bookkeeper in providing bookkeeping services for the High School
• Assist Bookkeeper in collecting and disbursing funds, accounting for them and monitoring budget expenditures
• Assist Bookkeeper in recording and accounting for all monetary transactions within the school to include all accounts payable and receivable
• Assist Bookkeeper in working on budget preparation and monitoring of approved budget
• Assist Bookkeeper in preparing bank deposits and financial statements
• Assist Bookkeeper in maintaining financial files
• Assist other secretaries in their assignments and in general office responsibilities
• Provide receptionist and other support services
• Perform other duties as assigned
Please note: Type test of 55 wpm or better required. TYPE TEST must be taken at the Granite District Human Resource's Office and submitted before the deadline date to be considered for this position. Current employees may have a copy on file.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Mike Douglas, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-5264 or email mdouglas@graniteschools.org
Job Title
School Bookkeeper
Department
School
Supervisor
School Principal
Salary Schedule
Secretary Salary Schedule
Lane Placement
E7
Contract Length
12 Months
FLSA Classification
Non- Exempt
Job Summary
Provide bookkeeping services for the secondary school. Collect and disburse funds, account for them and monitor budget expenditures. Record and account for all monetary transactions within the school to include all accounts payable and receivable. With school administration, will work on budget preparation and monitor of approved budgets. Prepares bank deposits and financial statements. Will maintain financial files and assist other secretaries in their assignments and in general office responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Primary Functions

• Assist Bookkeeper in providing bookkeeping services for the High School
• Assist Bookkeeper in collecting and disbursing funds, accounting for them and monitoring budget expenditures
• Assist Bookkeeper in recording and accounting for all monetary transactions within the school to include all accounts payable and receivable
• Assist Bookkeeper in working on budget preparation and monitoring of approved budget
• Assist Bookkeeper in preparing bank deposits and financial statements
• Assist Bookkeeper in maintaining financial files
• Assist other secretaries in their assignments and in general office responsibilities
• Provide receptionist and other support services

Non-Essential Functions
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Requires working knowledge of bookkeeping procedures. Must be skilled in word processing (55 wpm), computer operation plus relevant software, basic math, operation of office machines, bookkeeping, filing, oral and written communication and interpersonal relations. Must foster positive working relationships.
Minimum Entrance Requirements for Training
High School diploma or equivalent. Experience with word processing, computer operation plus relevant software, operation of office machines, basic math, bookkeeping, communication and interpersonal relations.
Minimum Entrance Requirements for Prior Experience
18 Months of job-related experience preferred.
Decision Making Authority
Within policy guidelines, completes required bookkeeping duties for the school. Prioritizes work assignments.
Interaction With Others (Non-Supervisory)
Interacts with students, patrons, teachers, administrators, recruiters, DCFS, counselors, other school, colleges and universities.
Supervision
No supervisory duties.
Working Environment
Standard office environment. Must deal with frequent interruptions during work that requires concentration and accuracy. Some confrontation with emotional parents, students and teachers.
Physical Demand Characteristics
May lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds.