The posting
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.



