Overall Purpose

The job of Bookkeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing support to department activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating, and reconciling of fiscal information; and generating periodic reports in accordance with established financial practices.  This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: reconciliation of reports; orders supplies; maintains records and receipts.

 

Direct Supervisor

Building Principal

Essential Functions

 

Marginal Functions

 

Competencies

Required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying district, state and federal policies and regulations; operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping/accounting procedures; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications; analyzing budgets; analyzing data; applying assessment instruments; applying job-related codes, regulations and laws; classifying data and/or information; conducting financial transactions; operating standard office equipment and office technology; performing accounting procedures; performing standard bookkeeping procedures; using Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; bookkeeping practices; business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar, spelling, and punctuation; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; keyboarding; office equipment and technology; recordkeeping and record retention practices.

Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working with detailed information; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; displaying tact and courtesy; organizing tasks; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data.

 

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience or knowledge in bookkeeping

240-Day , Grade NT-12

 

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

 

Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. 

 

 Continuing Education/Training

N/A

 

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

 

Fair Labor Standards Act

Non-Exempt