School District Bookkeeper — Central Office Finance

Spokane R7 School District; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane R-VII SCHOOLS seeks a non-certified staff member to support central office operations with strong secretarial skills. The role emphasizes accurate bookkeeping, customer service, and teamwork with staff and Parents.

A high school diploma is required, with preference for accounting experience in a school setting. Responsibilities include handling calls, posting transactions, maintaining ledgers, assisting audits, and supporting monthly financial recaps.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required for all applicants.
• Ability to keyboard efficiently and use common computer software.
• Secretarial/office experience preferred or required.
• Positive, people-oriented approach essential.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered.
• Preference for accounting experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine office tasks to support central office operations.
• Handle central office calls and provide auxiliary phone service.
• Record and post business transactions to journals or computer files.
• Summarize details into ledgers and transfer data to the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank, investment, and bond accounts.
• Process deposits and assist payroll procedures as needed.
• Prepare district for annual audit and board reports.
• Maintain and post Board meeting packets and minutes.
• Support budget planning and monthly financial recap.
• Monitor procurement card receipts and monthly payments.
• Maintain Board policies and office procedures.
• Collaborate with staff, students and parents; accept additional duties.

Skills

Keyboarding Skills

Computer Literacy

Secretarial / office Experience

Positive, People-Oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Spokane R-VII SCHOOLS seeks a non-certified staff member to support central office operations with strong secretarial skills. The role emphasizes accurate bookkeeping, customer service, and teamwork with staff and Parents.

A high school diploma is required, with preference for accounting experience in a school setting. Responsibilities include handling calls, posting transactions, maintaining ledgers, assisting audits, and supporting monthly financial recaps.