Bookkeeper

Company: Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper

Date Posted:
4/17/2023

Location:
Chancellor High SchoolJob Summary:
The Bookkeeper ensures accurate accounting records for receipts/disbursements within the assigned school or office. The responsibilities of the Bookkeeper change with the needs of the specific job and supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains complete records of all financial transactions.
• Maintains financial filing system
• Reconciles checkbook and bank statements
• Checks and balances cash and negotiable instruments against receipted copies of bills
• Maintains records, inventories, and other departmental reports
• Prepares purchase orders and other data
• Performs clerical functions for assigned staff members
• Proofreads reports for accuracy and conformity to school policy
• Monitors and reports financial information to supervisor
• Posts requisitions, receipts, and disbursement information to appropriate ledger
• Assists in tracing errors and records adjustments to correct charges or credits posted to incorrect accounts
• Processes financial mail
• Prepares and replies to correspondence on own initiative or from brief dictated notes in accordance with predetermined policy and practice
• Communicates with vendors to secure and maintain supplies and equipment
• Performs other duties assigned by business manager Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • General office practice, general accounting procedures, business english, punctuation, general mathematics, spelling, and record keeping methods, practices and procedures
  • Departmental regulations and policies
  • Follows directions and complete assignments with minimum instruction, while adhering to prescribed routines and practices
  • Maintains records
  • Handles numbers with speed and accuracy
  • Completes tasks involving sequential steps
  • Works with others, assisting the public cooperatively and courteously
  • Resolves problems in accordance with instructions/policies
  • Makes decisions independently with tact and diplomacy
  • Communicates in written and oral modes with tact and diplomacy
  • Utilizes excellent customer service skills
    Salary: This is a 12 months position with benefits. Starting salary TBD.
    
    Apply To: Click on the link above to apply. All applicants, including those currently employed with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, will need to complete an online application.

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