Bookkeeper - Middle School

Job Number:2018-7024
Bookkeeper - Middle School
Chinook Middle School
0.000
FTE:
8.00
Hours Per Day:
Position Type: Continuing
Start Time:
End Time:
Salary: $20.77 - $22.72
04/30/2019 - To be considered for this position, please submit a completed
Closing Date:
online application and upload required documents on or before this date.
Additional Information: Bi-lingual preferred, bookkeeping, accounting or financial skills.
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JOB TITLE: BOOKKEEPER

GROUP: Teamster III - Office Support LEVEL: 16

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WORK DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 200 at Middle Schools 220 at High Schools HOLIDAYS: 12

SUMMARY: The Bookkeeper maintains ASB and other building accounts. This position also serves as the school receptionist when performed at a middle school.

CONTEXT AND MISSION: Highline Public Schools serves approximately 19,000 students in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and White Center in Washington State. In 2013, parents, students, community members, and staff at all levels of the district came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for our students. The plan was updated in 2018 to guide our work through 2023. The plan's promise is that every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. The strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation. * Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success. * Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction. * Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners. * Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ensures that accounting procedures as established by district are followed. * Receives, writes receipts for, counts and verifies monies for various activities. Prepares bank deposit. * Writes checks, requisitions and purchase orders. Obtains signatures. * Prepares change boxes for student activities. Accounts for monies. * Maintains checking account. Maintains and reconciles other fund accounts. Records cash received and issues receipts. * Reconciles budget printouts received from districts central accounting department. * Maintains ASB accounting records. Posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts. * Maintains student financial records. Receives and answers telephone inquiries concerning ASB and other account matters. * Acts as custodian of office petty cash fund. * Maintains accounting records for general building budget. * Posts fines and payments, sends letters concerning fines owed. * Writes receipts for all incoming money. * Investigates and writes requisitions, purchase orders and checks. * Communicates with vendors concerning purchase orders. Receives supplies and verifies against purchase orders. Processes invoices for payment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: BOOKKEEPER Other Functions * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent Two years of clerical experience



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:: One year of bookkeeping experience

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be bondable Criminal background clearance Valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance

KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles and practices of bookkeeping Modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software General office procedures District accounting procedures District & State ASB bookkeeping procedures District board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community Attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion Organize work, problem solve and select action plans Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Provide technical leadership in bookkeeping at assigned Middle School Operate a ten-key calculator by touch Set up and maintain accurate filling systems/databases Demonstrate keyboarding skills Comply with district board policies and follow administrative procedures

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal or Designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Highline Public Schools 00O16BKP10 Bookkeeper Lv16 Page 2 of 4

JOB DESCRIPTION: BOOKKEEPER employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Updated Context and Mission statement and added EEOC statement, 2019.01.18 Updated Superintendent's statement,2014.11 Transferred to newest format by Human Resources, 2014.03.12 Updated by Human Resources, 2013.09.24 to add district introduction Updated by Human Resources, 2012/09 Updated by Human Resources, 04/2009 Nash & Company, Bookkeeper, 09/2004 Previously - High School Bookkeeper Reformatted by Human Resources, 02/1997 Updated by E.A. Walsh & Company, 03/1988 Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act: Executive Director of Student Support and Family Engagement, 206.631.3100, 206.631.3100, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Health and Social Services, 206.631.3011, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org Highline Public Schools 00O16BKP10 Bookkeeper Lv16 Page 3 of 4

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