School Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Various Locations Summary Job Goal: To perform general professional level accounting duties involved in reporting of financial transactions for the Board’s operations, purchasing, insurance and payroll services. Qualifications Preferred- Associate degree in accounting, finance or business Preferred- BS degree from four year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or business related field Previous work experience in accounting or finance, preferable in the governmental environment Working knowledge of general office computer software including Microsoft word, Excel and Access Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and their application to basic accounting transactions FLSA Status: Non- Exempt Reports To: Principal Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5 ) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. Performance Responsibilities Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities. Manages correspondence, calendars, reports, budgets, discretionary funds, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and agendas for the administrators assigned. Assists and or prepares time reports for payroll of office staff. Prepares purchases orders, contracts, and requisitions for department supplies and/or services as directed. Manages leave and payroll information for department employees as assigned. Answers questions, and responds to requests from the schools and general public; resolves issues or refers requests as appropriate. Maintains accurate electronic and non-electronic filing systems of needed reports, minutes, correspondence, information, confidential records, records, schedules, and data as directed. Assist in any preparations as requested for presentation pertinent data and information as needed. Communicates effectively and manages office communication processes as directed using telephones, voice mail, electronic mail, postal and/or delivery services, intra-campus delivery and other means as directed. Orders and maintains needed office supplies. Performs duties and represents the system and department in a courteous, positive and professional manner. Arranges for technical support, servicing, and effective operation of office technology and office machines. Attends and participates in meetings as directed. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s)/Superintendent. Expected Employment: 222 days/ 8 hrs. (full year) Physical Requirements Light Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects. Terms of Employment Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. The length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system. Transportation is required to perform job responsibilities, and the system will reimburse mileage from the designated office location per travel policy guidelines. Evaluation The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on personnel evaluation. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Escambia County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed. Salary Salary schedules are found on the main Escambia County Schools website, Listed below are items that may be necessary to complete your employment process in order to compute your annual salary. It is your responsibility to provide us with this requested information in order to receive your accurate salary. We need verification of previous public school teaching experience. Use the following information when requesting verification of experience from your past employment at other boards of education: Within the state of Alabama, experience must be verified on Supplement EXP Outside the state of Alabama, we must have a letter (on school district letterhead) or public school district form showing beginning and ending dates stating your years of service and position held while employed Credit is awarded for public school experience only, private, parochial, or similar experience will not be accepted Experience must be full time at least 50%-100% of the academic year Administrative credit will be awarded only for experience in the same position, i.e., principal for principal position as stated in the salary schedule Transfer Sick Leave: If you have sick leave from another state school system or from another state of Alabama agency, you must have a Sick Leave Transfer form sent from your previous employer to our Human Resources department The Escambia County Schools awards a salary based on the highest degree earned, even if the degree is outside education. The degree must be verified on an official transcript & recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education. Equal Opportunity Employer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee(s) within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee(s) for this job. The Escambia County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Title IX Coordinator for Escambia County Schools is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by calling the Escambia County Schools at View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr