Job Description

Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Central Office Bookkeeper a?? Accounts Payable
REPORTS TO: Chief School Finance Officer
JOB GOAL: To support and contribute to meeting the overall goals and responsibilities of the Finance Department
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) yearsa?? experience in a comparable position preferred
Knowledge of general office equipment, processes, and procedures
Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform assignments as directed with accuracy, attention to detail, and within established time frames
Ability to proficiently use current technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities
Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner; refers inquiries and requests as appropriate
Manages specific duties, including but not limited to, processing of accounts payable and the coordination and oversight of the records destruction process as required by the Code of Alabama
Assists internal and external customers in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner
Treats all information and knowledge about any program, project, or individual in the District setting with strict confidentiality; uses discretion in all communication regarding employees and school matters
Produces, records, and responds to, as directed, correspondence, research, reports, notices, recommendations, and materials needed for efficient office operations
Maintains accurate electronic and non-electronic filing systems of needed reports, minutes, correspondence, information, records, schedules, and data as directed
Obtains, gathers, organizes, and prepares for presentation pertinent data and information as needed
Uses office technology/software to complete job responsibilities as assigned
Demonstrates general reliability in attendance, punctuality, and task performance
Performs duties and represents the System in a courteous, positive, and professional manner
Attends and participates in meetings as directed
Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility
Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system
Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member
Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Skills Required