School Bookkeeper (Financial Manager) Job

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
A School Bookkeeper (Financial Manager) is responsible for the financial functions of a student body finance office in a middle school or adult school.

A School Bookkeeper (Financial Manager):

-Operates the financial program of the student body in accordance with Board of Education policies and procedures.
-Supervises the function and participates in the operation of the student body finance office, the student store, and the confection and healthy food sales programs, including ordering, selling, displaying, and inventorying.
-Technically supervises clerical employees and/or student helpers who assist in operating the student store.
-Accounts for all cash collections at the school, and banks such collections or prepares them for pickup.
-Establishes and maintains accounting procedures related to financial aspects of student activities, such as activity cards, paid admissions, school publications, student organization collections, and class and office sales accounts.
-Interprets regulations governing student body financial policies, the Imprest Account, and tax changes; and acts as financial advisor to the student council and principal on student body matters.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

-Graduation from a recognized college or university, including or supplemented by the successful completion of college-level courses in introductory principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting, or equivalent. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, provided that the requirement of college-level courses in introductory principles of financial accounting, managerial accounting or equivalent is met.

EXPERIENCE

-One year of experience as an adult assistant employee in a student body finance office, or one year of professional accounting, bookkeeping, or technical-clerical accounting experience.

SPECIAL

-A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

SPECIAL NOTE

-An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates for School Bookkeeper (Financial Manager) will possess the following:

-The ability to technically supervise and coordinate the work of students assisting in a student body activity.
-The ability to conduct business and maintain favorable relations with vendors.
-Knowledge of accounting and payroll practices and procedures.
-Knowledge of budget procedures.
-The ability to exercise independent judgment and apply sound business practices to student body financial activities.
-The ability to operate office computer, calculator, and other office machines.
-Knowledge of sales, withholding, and federal and State employment tax regulations.
-The ability to establish and maintain effective relations with students and school employees.