TREASURER/BOOKKEEPER I

Legette Blythe Elementary - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Charlotte, NC

About the position

The Treasurer/Bookkeeper I position at Legette Blythe Elementary is responsible for performing intermediate clerical and bookkeeping work related to the examination, analysis, and verification of accounting records within a school setting. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing financial data for fiscal management, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and school board regulations. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage various financial transactions and reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions as required by federal, state, and school board rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
• Reviews and reconciles accounts and budget reports on a monthly basis.
• Assists in district directed audits of records and accounts.
• Assists principal with budget development.
• Analyzes, verifies and reconciles school budget reports to maximize the use of funds in compliance with local, state and federal fiscal requirements.
• Initiates, prepares, and verifies payment requests, reviews for proper documentation, and obtains necessary approvals.
• Purchases goods and services for the school using a variety of approved methods and maintains accurate records of transactions and inventory.
• Initiates and reviews school contracts and prepares supporting documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Verifies and records cash collections by school staff and posts activities on the online payment platform.
• Manages the school's checking account ensuring bank deposits are made according to policy and prepares monthly reconciliation of the school's checking account.
• Prepares sales and use tax reports to process payment of tax.
• Initiates, prepares, and processes transactions relating to the school's purchasing card, tracks expenditures, reconciles balances on a monthly basis, and maintains records of all purchases.
• Composes reports and records for review as well as financial correspondence for principal's approval and signature.
• Maintains accounts payable files for verification of receipt of items.
• Prepares and enters invoices; updates customer lists and transactions; prepares journal entries for distribution.
• Performs various payroll duties as assigned.
• Trains other staff to ensure they are familiar with and able to perform the essential treasurer duties in the absence of the school treasurer.
• Answers inquiries from staff and parents pertaining to interpretation of school district's financial policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting practices for cash management, revenue, and expenses.
• Ability to effectively organize and maintain records.
• Ability to interpret standard accounting and financial statements.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to calmly route concerns to appropriate staff.
• Ability to learn pertinent district policies and procedures rapidly and apply them in appropriate situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Ability to reason, work, and problem-solve independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage and carry out duties efficiently.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree in business or accounting.
• Bookkeeping/Accounting experience in a school district or similar environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (fluent verbal and written) skills.