Bookkeeper 3 - Elementary - Confidential - Job #4266

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY 

POSITION TITLE:  Bookkeeper
ASSIGNMENT:  Bookkeeper 3 - Elementary - Confidential
 

 
ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:  

None at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Maintains school internal bookkeeping and handles all correspondence relating to internal bookkeeping
2. Collects monies from various activities and projects and prepares bank deposits
3. Issues checks in payment of all bills and maintains bookkeeping records on all transactions
4. Files all records
5. Prepares and posts instructional and non-instructional payroll for processing
6. Verifies leave forms for accuracy
7. Prepares time cards for non-instructional employees
8. Prepares end of month financial reports to be sent to Finance Office
9. Assists principal in preparing daily budget from funds allocated by the School Board
10. Maintains budget bookkeeping records to accurately account for current balances in all departments and categories
11. Supplies information as needed and requested regarding budget spending to principal and teachers
12. Prepares budget amendments as required
13. Prepares purchase orders and warehouse requisition for supplies purchased
14. Verifies orders received and distributes to appropriate departments
15. Handles correspondence relating to purchases
16. Assists in answering telephone as needed
17. Assists in completing clerical and secretarial activities within the office
18. Serves as confidential secretary to principal 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: 

Performs all other duties as assigned by the principal and/or assistant principal 

TERM:

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process 

APPRAISAL: 

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies 

PAY GRADE:   

According to the School Board of Highlands County Non-instructional Support Personnel Salary Schedule  

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

Reformatted 4/2008
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Board Approved 4/25/2017
Modified 8/19/2021
 
 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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