Area 1_Elementary Bookkeeper-12 Month (John Lewis ES ) 2026-2027

John Lewis Elementary School is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented and motivated Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate must maintain accurate records which reflect the daily financial transactions of the school. The candidate will be expected to have working knowledge of basic cash-based or accrual-based accounting principles and have experience in synchronizing bank statements with monthly financial activities. The candidate must be able to effectively use MS Office Suite programs and must have excellent organizational and time management skills. They should work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Title: Bookkeeper

Under direct supervision, maintains records of financial transactions; applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports; coordinates the implementation of accounting controls; and administers school system and/or departmental budgets.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions as well as maintains and monitors school and/or department budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Reconciles and balances all general fund accounts to ensure compliance; submits reports to Auditing for review.
• Receives money and makes deposits for various club and sponsor accounts; processes check requests for bill payments and orders for various accounts.
• Executes and oversees multiple Title I budgets for the school.
• Compiles reports and records to display relevant statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Assists employees with payroll/attendance questions and issues.
• Serves as the school liaison to the Finance Department; oversees proper compliance at school level for monetary transactions and procedures.
• Coordinates substitute teacher assignments; completes forms and maintains timesheets; assists with teacher coverage issues.
• Maintains receipt books; distributes to staff/club sponsors when needed; insures receipts are written properly; balances receipt books at the end of each semester.
• Maintains personnel/position-related paperwork to include but not limited to attendance, payroll, vacation leave requests, sick leave, statement of absences, monthly travel requests, etc.
• Prepares files and receipt books for audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree or equivalent completed college course work relative to general office procedures, bookkeeping and computer entry from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting, bookkeeping or closely related field or an equivalent combination of courses and responsible office/clerical experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS: None.