MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

BOOKKEEPER

REPORTS TO:  Director of Finance

POSITION SUMMARY:  Responsible for accounting functions for various budget funds; general bookkeeping functions for multiple funds. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains accounts for various budget fund categories.
2. Processes payments for various purchase orders and invoices for all different funds.
3. Prepares cash receipts and consolidates deposits for various funds.
4. Prepare financial reports and information for Principals, Athletic Directors, and Department Heads.
5. Assists in the process of annual budget preparation.
6. Collaborates on budgetary matters with Director of Finance.
7. Performs accounting functions related to charter schools.
8. Assistance in general bookkeeping and audit.
9. Performs clerical and secretarial tasks, answers phones and directs callers and messages.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Note:  All duties are completed in the bookkeeping department and are assigned according to workload of the members of the department.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Education
• Specialized classes beyond high school
• Minimum Experience
• One to three years in bookkeeping and/or payroll functions
• Skill Requirements
• Computer skills (excel requested)
• Accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
• Effective communication
• General office equipment
• General Expectations
• Is flexible
• Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Observes all district policies and procedures

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:  None required

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:  Mostly clean and comfortable. 
All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent lifting 5 to 20 pounds
• Occasional lifting 20 to 50 pounds
• Constant sitting
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping
• Occasional climbing

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:  None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.