Bookkeeper (Opelika High School)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Alabama public school experience preferred but not required.
• Strong accounting/bookkeeping background with experience and/or formal training in computerized accounting.
• Experience with MCAI Budgetary Accounting System preferred but not required.
• Experience with PowerSchool Administrative Student Software preferred but not required.
• Word processing skills required.
• Database and spreadsheet skills preferred but not required.
• Effective human relation skills.
• Professionalism and dedication and flexibility.
• Must have a clear background check with the ABI and FBI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform secretarial duties as assigned by the principal.

Perform bookkeeper duties as outlined by the Opelika City Schools Accounting Department:

• Record school financial transactions on computerized accounting system.
• Receipt and deposit all school funds on a timely basis.
• Prepare requisitions for purchases by the central office.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and financial reports.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring budget.
• Prepare payroll and related reports as required.
• Issue purchase orders, check invoices, prepare checks, classify and record daily receipts and disbursements.

File correspondence and other records.

Perform STI/INOW data entry in Clerks absence.

Maintain an orderly work environment.

Maintain good rapport with personnel, children and parents, while maintaining a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, personnel and all job related matters.

Make bank deposits and any other errands deemed necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned by principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

ANNUAL CALENDAR DAYS: 12 Months (235 Days, 8 Hrs.)