District Business Office Accounting Clerk

*QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:* Must possess high school diploma.
A minimum of three years of experience in related areas.
Knowledge of bookkeeping systems, Microsoft programs, filing, record keeping.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare computations with accuracy.
Experience in data processing and use of standard office equipment.
Must be able to obtain a bond if necessary.
Requires ability to be organized and use prioritization judgement.
Must be able to work cooperatively well with staff and to exercise sound judgment.
Computer literacy a must.
Will be required to pass a fingerprint screening and background investigation.
Previous school district experience is desirable but not necessary.
*GENERAL DESCRIPTION:* Responsible for keeping accurate accounts of District Purchase Orders, including all auxiliary, student activity, revolving and cafeteria funds as described in Governing Board policy.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES* 1.
Share responsibility for the daily operation of the District Business Office.
2.
Serve as receptionist, handle telephones and perform routine clerical duties.
3.
In all areas, must remain in compliance with all district, local county, state and federal regulations and follow standard and accepted accounting practices outlined in district policies and procedures and in the Uniform System of Financial Records for the Arizona School Districts.
4.
Obtain training as needed for assigned tasks.
5.
Remain knowledgeable of Arizona Schools Chart of Accounts and review purchase requests for accuracy.
6.
Act as designated treasurer of student activity, auxiliary, revolving and cafeteria bank accounts under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent.
a.
Prepare auxiliary payroll b.
Prepare auxiliary expenses c.
Prepare student activity expenses d.
Reconcile all bank accounts monthly 7.
Keep organized and maintain proper accounting of student activity, auxiliary, revolving and cafeteria funds.
a.
Create and process purchase orders for auxiliary and student activity accounts.
b.
Receive invoices from vendors and process for payment thru auxiliary and student activity accounts.
8.
Sort and distribute payroll to schools and mail substitute payroll checks.
9.
Prepare monthly reimbursement claims for food services.
10.
Review and maintain account for athletic event officials.
11.
Custodian of district credit cards and purchasing cards insuring they are safeguarded.
12.
Prepare Extra-Curricular Tax Credit transmittals and transport to CSS office for deposit.
13.
Print and process all District purchase orders after requisitions are approved.
14.
Work with the Business Office Manager to prepare and maintain all records for audits, as required.
15.
Using standard office equip.
, print and compile forms and documents, as needed.
16.
Work with the staff and maintain respectable rapport.
17.
Maintain confidentiality of all work-related information.
18.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
90 - $19.
40 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * front office: 1 year (Preferred) * basic accounting: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Parker, AZ 85344 (Required) Work Location: In person