Bookkeeper, Finance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of accounting principles.
• Experience using computerized software systems, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff across the district.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in compliance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to successfully pass a basic bookkeeping assessment prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with BusinessPlus software.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card deposit activity.
• Prepare and review general ledger journal entries for accuracy.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Medicaid Outreach reports.
• Prepare Board reports, including monthly expenditure summaries and ACH transactions.
• Reconcile property tax distributions and perform monthly and annual write-offs.
• Reviews and processes employee reimbursements bi-weekly.
• Process and manage district funds, including transfers, wires, ACH, payroll, sales tax payments, and e-funds.
• Upload weekly positive pay reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist the Manager of Purchasing and Accounting with purchase order distribution, shipping, and returns.
• Reconcile third-party sub-provider data on a bi-weekly basis.
• Manage a high-volume workload while meeting strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Learn and apply account code structures to review transactions for accuracy.
• Support and train building secretarial staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.