Bookkeeper
Palacios ISD

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Job Title:            Accounting Specialist                                                Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to:        Accountant                                                                  Date Revised:
Dept./School:    Business Services


Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform bookkeeping and maintain district financial records.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices
Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing
Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance
Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
 
Experience:
Experience or college course work in accounting-related subjects

Major Responsibilities and Duties:


Accounting

  1. Maintain complete and systematic records of assigned district financial transactions.
  2. Verify and record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers and transfer subsidiary account summaries to general ledger.
  3. Balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
  4. Examine general ledger transactions for accuracy; make corrections as needed and inform supervisor of problems.
  5. Compute and record cash receipt summaries.
  6. Transfer funds between accounts as directed by chief financial officer or business manager.
  7. Assist with preparation of financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect financial condition of district and help prepare financial statements and budget amendments for presentation to board.
  8. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Other


Maintain confidentiality.

  1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  2. Maintain confidentiality.
  3. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress