About this role
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Accounting Clerk FLSA: Non Exempt REPORTS TO: Accounting Coordinator TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative Assistant Salary Schedule (261 days) with benefits According to the Classified Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Aptitude for numeric calculations and interpretations
• Detail-oriented
• Good organizational and communication skills
• 10-key by touch
• Knowledge of financial software programs and strong Microsoft Excel
• Accounting experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with cash accounting
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Maintain accurate accounting records by ensuring that all expenditures and revenues are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for local, state and federal agencies.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements for the Board of Education, and appropriate members of the district staff.
• Perform monthly bank statement reconciliation.
• Create, edit and manage district account codes in accordance with the Missouri Financial Accounting guidelines.
• Manage bank transactions and ensure bank accounts are adequately secured through open communication with bank representatives.
• Assist auditors in finding and interpreting district information.
• Provide assistance to district staff on grant accounting and reconciliation.
• Provide clerical and administrative support for the Accounting Coordinator.
• Input purchase orders and ensure payment is sent in a timely manner for bond and lease payments
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Provide accounting system training and assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Recommend new efficiency improvements.