School Bookkeeper & Payments Specialist

Sylvania; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Bookkeeper – Secondary to maintain accurate and current financial records for the school district. The role handles fees, invoices, payroll for classified staff, and general accounting duties in a busy office environment.

Under supervision of the principal, you will ensure timely deposits, vendor verifications, and smooth office operations while providing customer service to staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Must be bondable.
• High school diploma or GED; preferably with accounting coursework.
• Two years accounting, billing, or clerical experience; school office experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Assists with school budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Receives student registration fees, club fundraising fees, sporting event admissions, and other funds and makes daily deposits.
• Enters District purchase orders into accounting system.
• Processes invoices, statements, and bills; prepares monthly payments.
• Maintains computerized account balances and related information.
• Verifies billing information with vendors.
• Processes monthly timecards and payroll for classified employees.
• Provides general clerical and accounting assistance.
• Answers phone calls and greets walk-in customers; provides account information and referrals.
• Assists customers and vendors with district procedures and explains policies.
• Maintains files, logs and records.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements and posts interest to accounts.
• Monitors customer account collections and payments.
• Data entry, faxing, typing, and filing in support of school functions.

Skills

Accounting

Billing

Clerical

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting coursework

Tools

Accounting system

Job description

Sylvania in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Bookkeeper – Secondary to maintain accurate and current financial records for the school district. The role handles fees, invoices, payroll for classified staff, and general accounting duties in a busy office environment.

Under supervision of the principal, you will ensure timely deposits, vendor verifications, and smooth office operations while providing customer service to staff and the public.