Elementary School Bookkeeper
Lynchburg City Schools, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Elementary School Bookkeeper
The Elementary Bookkeeper is responsible for all financial transactions at four elementary schools. This position requires maintaining student activity accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions. The bookkeeper also monitors operating and grant accounts' budgets and expenditures, reconciles monthly purchase card statements and bank statements, and retains supporting documentation for all financial transactions in an organized manner. Additionally, the bookkeeper pays supplier invoices in a timely manner, records cash receipts, makes bank deposits, and reconciles all student activity accounts to the general ledger monthly. The bookkeeper issues and reviews monthly financial statements with the principals and sponsors, keeps principals aware of all spending and any issues that may arise, and assembles information for external auditors for the annual audit. The bookkeeper also maintains the chart of accounts in the school preferred accounting system (EPES) and ensures expenditures are within the annual budget limit. All school spending must comply with school, local, state, and federal government laws, policies, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
Lynchburg City Schools competencies include honesty, integrity, ethical, equity minded, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, safety, quality, excellent customer service, strategic thinking, initiative, decisiveness, effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, computer literacy, data analysis and management, fiscal planning and management, project management, and strategic planning.
An associate's degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, or the equivalent of years in accounting experience. Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is also required.
The Elementary Bookkeeper is required to travel between three locations to perform the duties required of this position. Reliable transportation is required. Reimbursement for mileage is paid based on IRS standard mileage rates and paid monthly.
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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
The Elementary Bookkeeper is responsible for all financial transactions at four elementary schools. This position requires maintaining student activity accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions. The bookkeeper also monitors operating and grant accounts' budgets and expenditures, reconciles monthly purchase card statements and bank statements, and retains supporting documentation for all financial transactions in an organized manner. Additionally, the bookkeeper pays supplier invoices in a timely manner, records cash receipts, makes bank deposits, and reconciles all student activity accounts to the general ledger monthly. The bookkeeper issues and reviews monthly financial statements with the principals and sponsors, keeps principals aware of all spending and any issues that may arise, and assembles information for external auditors for the annual audit. The bookkeeper also maintains the chart of accounts in the school preferred accounting system (EPES) and ensures expenditures are within the annual budget limit. All school spending must comply with school, local, state, and federal government laws, policies, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
Lynchburg City Schools competencies include honesty, integrity, ethical, equity minded, emotional intelligence, cultural competence, safety, quality, excellent customer service, strategic thinking, initiative, decisiveness, effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, computer literacy, data analysis and management, fiscal planning and management, project management, and strategic planning.
An associate's degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, or the equivalent of years in accounting experience. Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is also required.
The Elementary Bookkeeper is required to travel between three locations to perform the duties required of this position. Reliable transportation is required. Reimbursement for mileage is paid based on IRS standard mileage rates and paid monthly.
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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.