Bookkeeper - Secondary

$39,749 - $39,749/Yr

West Ada School District - Meridian, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Meridian, ID

Educational Services

About the position

The Bookkeeper position at Star Middle School is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, and providing clerical support within the school environment. This role requires strong accounting and customer service skills, as the Bookkeeper will interact with students, parents, and vendors while ensuring compliance with district policies. The position operates under the supervision of the Principal and involves a variety of tasks related to financial management and office administration.

Responsibilities

• Collects fees, processes invoices and bills, and prepares monthly payments.
• Enters District purchase orders into the accounting system.
• Processes and maintains computerized account balances and related information.
• Orders and maintains supply room for general school supplies.
• Verifies billing information and services with vendors.
• Processes monthly time cards and payroll for classified employees.
• Provides general clerical and accounting assistance.
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets walk-in customers, providing general information and referrals.
• Assists customers and vendors with School District procedures and resolves concerns.
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains various documents and records.
• Maintains files, logs, and other records.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements and posts interest to accounts.
• Completes special research assignments and monitors customer account collections.
• Provides data entry services, faxing, typing, and filing in support of school functions.

Requirements

• Must be bondable.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency, preferably supplemented with coursework in accounting or business applications.
• Two years of accounting, billing, or clerical experience, preferably in a school office position.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of customer service procedures and techniques.
• Experience with accounting, bookkeeping, cash handling, and record-keeping practices.

Benefits

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.