Job: Administrative Bookkeeper
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Hourly
Wage: $20.36-$27.56/hr.
Location: Florence, CO.
Job Description:
Maintains accurate and systematic financial records for the School District.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Director of Business Services.
- Prepare documents and complete reconciliation of monthly bank statements.
- Responsible for all Medicaid reporting and requests.
- Assist with annual audit.
- Prepares and maintains reports for Federal Grant Programs and other grants as needed.
- Recording of all cash receipts.
- Monthly reconciliation of property taxes.
- Working knowledge of payroll procedures reporting helpful
- Working knowledge of accounts payable/receivable helpful.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion of all mandated criminal background screenings fingerprinting as required.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate or equivalent with 3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience (preferred).
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such a safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before vendors, administrators and staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage and area.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems and find a resolution.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Personal Computer and Microsoft Office experience to include Excel, Word etc.
- Ability to operate office equipment such as telephones, copiers, scanners, 10-key.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member. Ability to multi-task. Professional office etiquette. Ability to support District Office as a customer service and support to schools.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- 195-Day annual contract
- Up to 40 hours a week
- Salary according to the Classified Handbook
- Insurance benefits according to the Classified Handbook
- Leave days according to the Classified Handbook
- P.E.R.A., disability and life insurance
Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Brenda Krage, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.