School Office Accounting Clerk

IGJ @WORLEY; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools IGJ @WORLEY in Westwego, Louisiana, is seeking an Account Clerk with a high school diploma and passing score on the account clerk test. The role involves clerical work, record-keeping, and processing cash receipts and deposits.

The position requires independence, good communication, and ability to work with staff and the public. Working days are 7.5 hours with a half-hour lunch; starting immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Passing score on account clerk test.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records.
• One (1) year of clerical experience in bookkeeping or accounting and/or accounting certificate.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess essential function of a general clerk.
• Desirable: college credit in accounting; typing test 30 WPM with ≤3 errors.

Responsibilities

• Performs all clerical tasks in the school office and maintains accurate records of school accounts.
• Balances school accounts with bi-monthly transaction printouts and reconciles monthly bank statements.
• Receives and verifies invoices; submits them for approval/payment.
• Maintains petty cash fund and prepares requisitions and purchase orders.
• Responds to inquiries and assists staff and the public, locally and via telephone/PA system.
• Prepares reports for charity drives and other activities; helps with various accounting duties.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Record keeping

Customer service

Phone/intercom communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Accounting methods

Job description

Jefferson Parish Schools IGJ @WORLEY in Westwego, Louisiana, is seeking an Account Clerk with a high school diploma and passing score on the account clerk test. The role involves clerical work, record-keeping, and processing cash receipts and deposits.

The position requires independence, good communication, and ability to work with staff and the public. Working days are 7.5 hours with a half-hour lunch; starting immediately.