Accounting Clerk for Food Services

$30,413 - $30,413/Yr

Marple Newtown School District - Newtown Square, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Newtown Square, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Accounting Clerk for Food Services at Marple Newtown School District is responsible for performing a variety of complex clerical and accounting duties to support the Food Service Department. This role involves maintaining financial records, processing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and compile accounting data; input a variety of accounting data into an assigned computer system.
• Prepare and maintain financial and statistical records and reports related to purchase orders, invoices, budgets, expenditures, payroll, and assigned accounts.
• Assemble, match, sort, tabulate, check, and post a variety of financial documents as required.
• Process purchase orders, requisitions, reimbursements, payment requests, cash advances, and invoices; arrange for payments as needed.
• Process accounts receivables; collect, receive, process, and verify incoming monies; prepare and process receipts.
• Serve as an informational resource to other departments concerning assigned accounting functions and related activities.
• Assist in front desk operations daily and communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to resolve issues.
• Receive and review federal and state regulations for families who receive free and reduced lunch.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, and computer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with experience in office procedures and bookkeeping.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office software required; experience with ProSoft Technologies applications preferred.
• Experience in accounting, purchasing, business, and other office areas preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and temperament to work with vendors and staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in food service accounting or related field.

Benefits

• 12-month position with benefits as per the MNESPA Bargaining Agreement.