High School Bookkeeper

Location

Liberty High School

Recruiting Start Date

05/15/2026

Estimated Start Date

07/20/2026

School Bookkeeper performs the activities of preparing, transferring, transcribing, systematizing, or preserving records, and transactions. Keeps accurate and detailed bookkeeping records and prepares statements reflecting those activities.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Assists department head with maintenance of departmental budget

Assists in the daily activities of the general ledger accounting, including but not limited to, preparing and inputting journal entries, budget transfers, and bank reconciliations

Collects and maintains accurate accounts receivable entries

Composes, performs, and types routine correspondence and reports and updates lists

Develops and implements office procedures and methods to ensure the efficiency of office operations

Develops and maintains required reports

Maintains and reconciles PTO and activity accounts at a district/school level

Maintains and/or prepares payroll records for guest and regular staff, including completing guest staff pay receipts, accounting for staff absences, and providing payroll records to Business Services

Maintains inventory of office supplies; orders and stocks materials and supplies as necessary

Maintains various databases, reports, and office filing systems

Makes deposits in school checking account

Manages school petty cash fund

Performs a variety of bookkeeping procedures within the department and tracks various accounts and contracts; reconciles accounts and records; maintains/prepares budget records and summaries

Performs a variety of duties using various types of office equipment

Performs routine typing activities related to departmental functions

Prepares and processes reports which require research, computation, and compilation

Processes purchase orders and requisitions as required, tracks orders as received, and maintains records of school purchases

Processes purchase requisitions for office equipment, maintenance needs, and staff expenses and office supplies

Responsible for ticket sales at all athletic events where admission is taken

Sets up, files, and sorts a variety of documents, to include sensitive and confidential information

Tracks general fund budget for the principal

Tracks/processes accounts receivable and bank statement reconciliation

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions

Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

Detail-oriented

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette

Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Student-centered and relationship-focused

Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.

Physical Demands

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

Cognitive Functions

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

High school graduate - high school diploma or equivalent

Compensation Range

$22.80-23.94

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours Per Day

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

220 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular

FLSA Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Hiring Manager Email

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