Division Bookkeeper

Richmond Public Schools; Warsaw (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools seeks a financial clerk to manage accounting and clerical tasks, presenting each school's financial position through meticulous record-keeping and reporting. You will work closely with school principals and the Finance Director to maintain budgets and processing of documents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong spreadsheet skills, and experience in secretarial work and bookkeeping. Regular attendance and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer Spreadsheet Knowledge.
• Experience in secretarial work and bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget for fiscal year with principals and Finance Director; provide monthly reports.
• Audit club and class activity accounts as needed.
• Maintain contact with staff, parents, students and vendors.
• Record receipts and disbursements; prepare daily deposits.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and financial statements.
• Maintain bookstore inventory and school supplies.
• Maintain current W-9 information and report annually.

Skills

Accounting principles

Budget analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Bookkeeping

Office procedures

Data processing

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Computer Spreadsheet Knowledge

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

General Responsibilities

Responsible for financial accounting and specialized clerical work, including the presentation of the financial position of each school through clerical maintenance and processing of records and documents.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for financial accounting and specialized clerical work, including the presentation of the financial position of each school through clerical maintenance and processing of records and documents.

Essential Functions

(These are intended illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Work directly with principals and Finance Director to develop budget for fiscal year and provide principal & Finance Director with monthly reports.
• Provide principal with clerical assistance when needed.
• Audit all club and class activity accounts and other related accounts when needed.
• Maintain appropriate contact with school personnel, parents, students, and vendors.
• Prepare appropriate records for annual School Board audit.
• Record receipts and disbursements on computer accounting program. Prepare and transport daily deposit to the bank.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and financial statement reports and reconcile monthly draw report.
• Maintain and keep up to date information for outstanding obligations.
• Monitor staff and financial procedures as needed.
• Oversee the school bookstore-maintaining inventory and school supplies.
• Receive all school materials and distributes them to the appropriate location.
• Handle all discrepancies or returns with the vendors.
• Oversee field trip planning, process contract, receive monies and disburse check.
• Maintain records of all field trips.
• Prepare Fiscal Notes for Office of Business Services and maintain contract logs.
• Maintain current W-9 information and report this list yearly to Finance Director.
• Check each student withdrawal for lost or damaged books or any outstanding obligations and sign each withdrawal.
• Maintain Unclaimed Property report for Office of Business Services.
• Work in main office as needed when the Office Secretary is out of the office or on leave while maintaining bookkeeper duties.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and budget analysis; ability to create computer spreadsheets and reports; knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; general knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures; ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed accuracy; skill in using a variety of office machines and computer equipment and some typing ability; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Required

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Computer Spreadsheet Knowledge

Experience in secretarial work and bookkeeping.

Preferred

A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Internal applicants should submit a letter of interest to Renee Edwards, Human Resources Director