Accounting Clerk III - Bookkeeper

Company: Daviess County High School
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

CLASS CODE: 7163

TITLE: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS

CLASSIFICATION: ACCOUNT CLERK III

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. certificate
• Demonstrates and/or develops skills to effectively operate computer and experience with automated record-keeping systems.
• Demonstrates and/or develops skills related to the position including accounting skills with at least two years of increasingly responsible record-keeping experience.
• Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy.
• Such alternatives t the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO:
  
  Director of Finance/Treasurer
  
  JOB GOAL:
  
  To assure the effective operation of Board financial matters.
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  
  ABILITY TO:
• Perform complex and advanced-level accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts.
• Perform responsible record-keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy.
• Verify, balance and adjust accounts.
• Process and record accounting transactions accurately.
• Prepare financial statements, profit and loss statements and other technical financial reporting documents.
• Learn, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to utility payments and food service accounting.
• Operate office machines including computer equipment, personal computer, accounting software and peripherals.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Train and provide work direction to others. CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:
  
  KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Advanced clerical accounting principles and techniques involved in financial record keeping, monitoring and control.
• Estimating, projecting and extending financial and statistical data.
• Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports.
• Applicable section fo Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Operation of a computer terminal and other office equipment.
• Basic math.
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  Maintains accurate records:
  

• Makes journal entries to transfer monies to appropriate accounts.
• Prepares appropriate financial reports: Monthly, Yearly and as requested by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, or Administrator of Business Affairs.
• Maintains appropriate records pertinent to approved budget.
• Maintains a general working knowledge of payroll.
• Receives and routes all incoming communique' in appropriate manner.
• Plans and completes work on a timely basis.
• Consistently displays self-discipline.
• Cooperates with staff, both certified and classified.
• Promotes job and loyalty to organization by actions which indicate a spirit of pride for the job and the organization for which employed.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goleas of the Daviess County Public Schools
• Is consistently responsible and displays an attitude of honesty and credibility.
• Eliminates personal business transactions during work hours.
• Is neat and appropriately dressed.
• Continually improves professional growth.
• Confers with Administrator of Business Affairs and General Accountant about software related to the maintaining of accurate records.
• Handles the dissemination of Board Purchase Orders and all related operations.
• Files reimbursement claims.
• Reconciles all records related to closing of a fiscal year and closes year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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