School Bookkeeper

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description

School Bookkeeper

Responsible to: Principal

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of two (2) years experience in maintaining records
3. Ability to adjust to varying tasks as assigned
4. Familiar with proper accounting procedures
5. Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
6. Competent technological skills including the operation of bookkeeping hardware and software

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Maintains a complete, systematic set of records of all financial transactions of the school or district
2. Prepares financial statements and cost reports which reflect the financial condition of the school or district
3. Reconciles accounts with bank statements
4. Issues purchase orders
5. Verifies and pays invoices
6. Follows Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual
7. Maintains contacts with vendors, bank personnel, and school or district stakeholders
8. Demonstrates positive customer service skills

General Requirements:

1. Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities
2. Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements
3. Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information
4. Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10