Principal Account Clerk (Business Office) (Sy23-24)

Job Title: Principal Account Clerk (Business Office) (SY23-24)
About Chelsea Public Schools:
The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 10 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.
Job Responsibilities:

• In additional to performing clerical work of ordinary difficulty, applies basic accounting principles in maintaining financial accounts and records,
• Track and log requisitions,
• Prepares and verifies accuracy of bills,
• Checks bills against purchase orders and prepares summaries of expenditures and balances in appropriations.
• Does specialized clerical work of more than ordinary difficulty and responsibility in relation to more difficult phases of account maintenance work.
• Instructs employees on the method and procedure used in performing accounts maintenance and fiscal reporting functions and advises them on solutions to unusual problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Assistant Business Manager.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum education level - High School Diploma
• Business training from an accredited college or experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated skill set working with Microsoft and google applications, including but not limited to, spreadsheets and data entry
• Stong interpersonal skills working with a variety of individuals - staff, students, families, and community members
• Ability to work in high pressure situations and maintain office procedures and timeliness
• High level of ability to multi-task and remain organized with a high volume of tasks
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Associate's degree
• Minimum of three years relevant experience
• Experience working in a school or office setting
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Knowledge and experience in MUNIS payroll software

Terms:
Clerks are members of the Chelsea Teachers Union (CTU). This is a 37.5 hour a week position. See contract: Human Resources / Contracts (chelseaschools.com)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.