Financial Clerk

                                OPEN UNTIL FILLED

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Perform general bookkeeping and maintain campus financial records, including campus activity funds.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
     Minimum Education/Certification:
      High school diploma or equivalent

      Typing test >40 WPM required

     Special Knowledge/Skills:

      Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices

      Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing

      Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance/scanning

      Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines

      Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

      Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing

      Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance

      Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines

      Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

      Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

    Work Conditions:

      Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

      Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

      Motion: Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; occasional

      reaching

      Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)

      Environment: Work with frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor under

      stress; Must have problem solving skills.

      Regular attendance is an essential function.

    Minimum Experience:

      Clerical or secretarial experience preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
ACCOUNTING

1. Complete accounting of all school funds.
2. Monthly financial reports.
3. Receive and deposit all funds.
4. Check all bills and purchase requests – write, sign and mail all checks.
5. Keep principal advised as to condition of all activity accounts.
6. Work with Assistant Principal in textbook accounting.
7. Check all telephone accounts.
8. Vending machines.
9. Handle all student insurance claims and reports.
10. Check-in and distribution of supplies.
11. Help with student Federal survey.
12. Driver Education registration for Summer Driver Training.
13. Receive and distribute mail.
14. Assist in attendance – answer phone, marking and telephoning.
15. Assist with Xerox machine.
16. Compiles financial obligation lost each semester.
17. Assist at the counter.
18. Assist in parent mail outs.
19. Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
20. Available to assist secretary when needed.
21. Provide exceptional customer service via email, phone and in person.
22. Maintain confidentiality of all information.
23. Electronically file documents as required by this position.
24. Maintain confidentiality.
25. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
26. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
27. Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.