CLERICAL BOOKKEEPER
On-siteWaynesville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Maintain accurate financial records for the school district, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries. Process invoices, purchase orders, and reimbursements while preparing checks for payments. Assist in budget development, track expenditures, analyze variances, and prepare regular financial reports for administrators. Coordinate payroll processes by verifying timesheets and calculating salaries. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to school district finances. Maintain organized financial records in accordance with policies and legal requirements. Prepare records for audits and assist auditors as necessary. Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and staff to provide financial support and address inquiries. Requires an associate's degree in accounting or related field, proficiency in accounting software and Excel, and knowledge of North Carolina school finance regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial analysis
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, laminators, etc.
- Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
- Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things
- Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information
- Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, student records, etc.
- Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, etc., using prescribed format
- Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions
- Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English
- Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals
- Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape
- Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment
- Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.
- Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
- Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress
- Requires the ability to talk and hear
- Must be able to communicate via telephone
Desired Qualifications
- Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, preferably in an educational or public sector setting
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial analysis
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of North Carolina school finance regulations and procedures is a plus
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