Bookkeeper (Advanced Academics Department)

McAllen Independent School District; McAllen (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Bookkeeper in the Advanced Academics Department to support the Director in managing budgets and operations for GT, AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment initiatives. The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and collaboration with campus staff.

The position requires strong English skills, data-entry precision, and experience with budgets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Immediate start with full-time hours in McAllen, TX.

Qualifications

• Must have high English proficiency.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Accurate 10-key data entry.
• Precise data entry.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Maintain records of allocations and expenditures and amendments.
• Assist in preparation and management of budgets for GT/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment and grants.
• Implement bookkeeping procedures for budgets to maintain accuracy.
• Review and adjust budgets with the Director for Advanced Academics for GT and other grants.
• Distribute money to appropriate funds and keep thorough records.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and process invoices/payments.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Communication skills

10-key calculator

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma

48 college hours

Outils

10-key calculator

Description du poste

Bookkeeper (Advanced Academics Department)

McAllen Independent School District Dept of Advanced Academics - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To support and assist the Director of Advanced Academics with the responsibilities and operation of all budgets and operations for the department including GT/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment to enhance student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED, required

Minimum of 48 college hours and/or business courses, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

A high level of English proficiency, required

Strong oral and written communication skills, required

Use 10-key calculator with a high degree of accuracy, and to use a computer for data input

Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently, and within a collaborative team environment

Ability to use independent judgment in setting priorities and making decisions

Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.

Experience:

Two (2) year’s experience working with budgets, accounts receivable and accounts payable, required

Workdays:226

Pay Date: Monthly

Clerical/Technical Pay Structure: Pay Grade 4

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $18.00

Midpoint: $21.43

Maximum: $24.86

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general office routines and practices, such as, but not limited to , email, forms , correspondence , etc.; maintain files; screen telephone calls.
• Utilize the district accounting and purchasing systems and procedures to appropriately and accurately maintain records of allocations and expenditures and amendments.
• Support the Director in the preparation and management of all budget accounts, amendments, transfer, and deposits for Gifted and Talented /AP/IB/Dual Enrollment allotments and any other grants or funds awarded to the District and/or campuses.
• Implement bookkeeping procedures for the completed budgets in order to maintain accurate records of allocations and expenditures as needed.
• Review and adjust budgets on an as needed basis with the Director for Advanced Academics for the GT program and any other grants or budgets awarded to the District and/or campuses.
• Distribute money to appropriate funds, maintain thorough and accurate records of such.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for purchases of supplies, materials, services, registrations, consultants, and other department/campus requests.
• Process purchase orders/authorize payment and assist Accounting Department with payment of invoices.
• Assist with Payment for Consultant and Contracted Services requests.
• Assist in collection and deposit of monies, such as but not limited to, Concurrent Enrollment tuition.
• Process Payroll requests for part‑time employees and extra duty pay in timely fashion.
• Verify monthly payroll reports of substitutes.
• Place orders for materials, supplies, registrations etc. as soon as Purchase Order is received.
• Label and distribute all orders received immediately.
• Authorize payment of invoices promptly.
• Assist in preparing travel forms, enter requisitions for registrations, hotel, flights, rentals, reimbursement and all that is related to each travel.
• Distribute checks to appropriate entities concerning travel.
• Review and adjust payroll budgets regularly to correct negative amounts.
• Obtain vendor information when necessary and submit with Vendor Master form to Accounting Department.
• Keep Director informed on how funds are being expended and remaining amounts budgeted and any other matters regarding the department.
• Maintain proper documentation of all information sent out of the office.
• Work with the Advanced Academics staff in providing support when needed and to perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
• Support preparations for principals, coordinators, facilitators and teachers for out of district conferences, workshops and staff development sessions by arranging for travel, lodging, meals and registration.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copier, adding machine, fax machine, printer and other office machines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Work under time restraints to meet deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; moderate lifting and carrying; repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of computer

Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alexandra Gonzalez , Director of Advanced Academics
• Dept of Advanced Academics
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]