Principal Bookkeeper - High School

Haverhill Public Schools; London; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION:

Anticipated Opening

Title of Position:

PRINCIPAL BOOKKEEPER

HAVERHILL HIGH SCHOOL

Work Year:

12 Months

Effective Date of Employment:

Immediately

Salary:

$41,820 to $47,272

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Directly responsible to the Building Principal and/or his or her designee.

Statement of Duties:

• Assists in the administration of the fiscal affairs of the high school main office effectively, expeditiously, and to the ultimate benefit of each individual student enrolled.
• Assists and is backup to the Executive Secretary with accounts payable, grants, payroll, filing, reporting, and other financial duties carried out by them, as appropriate.
• Verifies invoices for goods and services against purchase orders and returns invoices to the vendor if there is no approved purchase order number.
• Originates, prepares, and processes requisitions and purchase orders, as advisable.
• Provides administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient business office operations by maintaining a filing system for all financial documents and ensuring the confidentiality and security of all financial files.
• Assists in the daily general operations of the main office, including but not limited to: Answering main office telephones and intercom, sorting interoffice mail and distributing, helping staff, students, and community members at the main office counter as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of senior year activities and graduation exercises.
• Displays ethical and professional behavior in communicating and working with staff, students, and community members.
• Exercises considerable discretion in the protection and release of confidential information and in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures.
• Displays strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co-workers, students, administrators, parents/guardians, visitors, and/or the community.
• Must attend work regularly and is punctual in reporting to work and returning from scheduled breaks.
• Assumes responsibilities for any other duties as indicated by the building principal or his/her designee, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency. (Work, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs)
• Experience with BudgetSense and School Brains Preferred.
• Must be able to daily plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment and adhere to mandated deadlines.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal and the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Closing Date for Receipt of Application:

April 28, 2025

Applicant Tracking Posting #:

1068

School Spring Posting #:

5080776

Address all Applications and Letters of Intent to:

School Spring (Preferred)
or
Haverhill Public Schools
Human Resource Department
4 Summer Street - Room 104
Haverhill, MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.