Bookstore Manager

Higley High School; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Higley High School in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Bookstore Manager to oversee daily bookstore operations and maintain accurate financial records for student activities and fees. You will supervise cash handling, pricing, and deposits while ensuring compliance with district procedures and confidentiality.

The role requires an associates degree in accounting or related field (preferred), solid experience with POS systems and Microsoft Office, and the ability to train staff and prepare reports for

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in accounting, computer information systems or marketing from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible cash handling and accounting experience, preferably in a School District or public sector entity.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities. General knowledge of payment systems. Willingness and ability to learn new software.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word). Proficiency with 10 key.
• Ability to pass background and reference checking as stipulated by District standards.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operation of the high school bookstore. Ensures proper pricing for all items sold in the bookstore.
• Maintains financial records for student clubs, activities, athletics, class fees, parking fees, and tax credit donations; enters, edits, posts and updates account information.
• Reviews and properly codes district revenues to the correct accounts; prepares receipts and deposits; processes financial transactions for athletic clubs and funds.
• Prepares and submits all required reports for these funds; maintains complete accounting and finance files.
• Assists in training staff and sponsors to ensure cash collection and deposits are recorded properly per USFR.
• Prepares cash boxes and provides instruction on ticket sales for athletic events; processes and balances gate money for deposit.
• Checks out textbooks at beginning of year to students and staff; checks in textbooks at end of year and prepares statements for outstanding fees.
• Supervises collection and balancing of point of sale receipts; checks shipping invoices and merchandise received for accuracy.
• Orders bookstore texts, supplies and other items by preparing requisitions and inputting data in the textbook system.
• Safeguards confidentiality of information stored and discussed in the Bookstore and Administrative offices.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Communication

MS Office proficiency

10-key proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in accounting, computer information systems or marketing

Tools

POS systems

Textbook management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bookstore Manager

Higley Unified School district 60 Higley High School - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Higley Unified School District

Job Details

• Job ID: 5985215
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Nov 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $20.56 to $24.28 Per Hour

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Manages day-to-day operation of the high school bookstore. Ensures proper pricing for all items sold in the bookstore.
• Maintains financial records for student clubs, activities, athletics, class fees, parking fees, and tax credit donations; enters, edits, posts and updates account information. Ensures all necessary documentation is submitted.
• Reviews and properly codes district revenues to the correct accounts; prepares receipts and deposits. Reviews and processes financial transactions for all athletics student clubs, activities, class fees, parking fees, and. Prepares and submits all required reports for these funds.
• Maintains complete and accurate accounting and finance files and record requirements.
• Assists in the training of staff and activity/club sponsors to ensure that cash collection and deposits are processed timely and recorded properly in accordance with the USFR.
• Prepares cash boxes and provides instruction on ticket sales for athletic events. Processes, reconciles, and prepares gate money for deposit.
• Checks out textbooks at beginning of year to students and staff. Checks in textbooks at end of year. Prepares statements for the collection of outstanding fees or books.
• Supervises the collection and balancing of point of sale receipts from student bookstore.
• Checks shipping invoices and merchandise received to verify correct quantity, description and/or price.
• Orders bookstore texts, supplies and other items by preparing internal purchase requisitions and inputs data in the computerized textbook system.
• Due to the nature of this position, and access to confidential information, it is absolutely mandatory that this position safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of the information stored and discussed in the Bookstore, School and Administrative offices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in accounting, computer information systems or marketing from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible cash handling and accounting experience, preferably in a School District or public sector entity. Knowledge and/or experience in banking preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize tasks, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities. General knowledge of payment systems. Willingness and ability to learn new software. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word). Proficiency with 10 key.
• Ability to pass background and reference checking as stipulated by District standards.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to perform the following duties:

• Frequent communication with parents, students, and staff including the exchange of accurate information.
• Occasionally move about the inside of the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time either standing or sitting.
• Often raising objects from a lower to higher position, higher to lower position, or horizontally weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to position body by bending body downward and forward by waist.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities including preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time Position – 12 Month Classified Hourly Monday - Friday 8 hours a day

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

Appropriate salary placement on the Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Site Administrator and the Business Manager according to district policy.

TOTAL PAID HOLIDAYS: 21

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; Defined Benefit Plan provides for lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.