Job Details
Education Support Professionals (ESP/Classified) - Position - Accounting
Job Number 200#######
Start Date
Open Date 06/13/2024
Closing Date
SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs various bookkeeping responsibilities at a high school. Incumbent performs related work as required.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives school budget figures and calculates department percentages; processes budget transfers from one account to another; processes district purchase orders for school budget funds; maintains filing system for school budget transactions.
Prepares and maintains the general ledger containing a large volume of accounts in accordance with school district policies and regulations; collects and verifies student activity funds receipts; prepares and makes bank deposits; issues and monitors student activity purchase orders; verifies and writes checks for student activity funds; verifies, reconciles and records purchasing card transactions; prepares general journal/adjustment entries; records transactions for student activity funds into computerized accounting system; maintains daily balances of general ledger; performs monthly bank reconciliation; prepares monthly reports for principal's review and submission to district office; prepares monthly statements for activity advisors; prepares activity accounts for yearly audits; maintains and monitors petty cash funds.
Receives, records, and refunds student textbook deposits; collects student textbook fines; verifies, records and refunds all other fees and deposits paid by students; monitors student activity depository accounts for the school; prepares payroll documents and independent contractor agreements for student activity fund payments made to individuals for services rendered and submits them to the district office for payment.
Performs other duties as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
- Equivalent to a high school diploma;
AND
- Three (3) years of bookkeeping experience.
Knowledge of: Bookkeeping, mathematics, bookkeeping computer programs, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and Washoe County School District Regulations.
Skill at: Operating computers, business machines and various office equipment; dealing with school staff members, students and parents, and the general public; organizing work assignments; filing and maintaining accurate records; researching information; and carrying out instructions. Applicants may be asked to complete a test of their bookkeeping knowledge.
Licenses/Certificates: None Required.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Site(s) AACT High School
Internal Job Number 2024-25-E243781
Salary
Grade 21
Sch A: $20.94 (entry step)
Sch B: $24.77 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.View the salary schedules here.
Additional Job Information
This position is a 27 hour per week, 200 day position.
Applicants selected for an interview for the School Bookkeeper position will be required to complete a 30 minute test. You will be contacted regarding the date, time, and location of the test.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
- No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
- Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
- Salary Increases
- Longevity Bonuses
- Guidance Resources
- And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) ###-####.