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Athletic Bookkeeper/Secretary

Lexington County School District One, Lexington, SC, United States


High School Athletic Bookkeeper

Under general supervision, responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support. Performs such duties as bookkeeping, verifying purchase order information, maintaining records and ledgers, preparing financial statements, data entry, establishing and maintaining files and records, answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments, etc.
Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required. Provides assistance in administrative areas such as compiling data, verifying records and reports for accuracy, and providing information and assistance to stakeholders. Provides secretarial support by performing such duties as answering, screening and directing telephone calls; screening and/or distributing incoming and outgoing mail; word processing; developing and maintaining a central filing system; assisting with preparation, compilation and/or dissemination of various materials; scheduling appointments; and directing visitors. Conducts a wide variety of bookkeeping duties including, but not limited to, maintaining financial records, recording transactions in subsidiary ledgers, summarizing and balancing entries, transferring data to general ledgers, identifying and correcting incorrect postings, maintaining and coordinating budget related transactions, etc. Receives, verifies and processes purchase orders from schools and/or departments and keys information into computer; verifies purchase orders against invoices for payment; enters fixed asset information into computer systems; communicates with vendors as needed. Reviews purchasing card transactions and balances to ensure accuracy of payments. Communicates and assists school personnel with accounting issues, account balances, etc. Ensures accuracy of reports for the School Board and Superintendent. Maintains files on financial activities. Monitors and resolves banking issues, deposits, payment discrepancies and fee anomalies. Communicates with banking facilities as needed. Communicates with outside recovery agencies and schools resolving returned check issues. Assists in assembling information for external auditors for annual audit. Effectively communicates district, state and federal policies, procedures and operations. Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.