Posting ID 23-24 C148
Title Bookkeeper III - Full-Time (8.0 hpd) - Transportation Department
Description Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly east of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have about 10,000 students, 1,410 total employees (667 of whom are teachers) in our Kindergarten through Grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support "Every Student, Every Day" throughout their K-12 education.
Salary and Benefits
The hourly range for this position is $19.88 - $26.16 (Range 11 - Based on the 2023-24 OSEA Classified salary schedule) depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan.
About the Position
This position is responsible for high-level bookkeeping, accounting procedures and cash management for the Transportation Department. This position handles daily work pressures that require constant concentration to a volume of work that must be completed within a limited period of time. The individual in this position will also be required to obtain a Class-B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and may be called upon from time to time to drive a school bus. As such, the candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully pass a underemployment Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen, strength assessment and physical.
Essential Functions
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following skills. Other duties may be assigned.
Processes accounts receivable / payable and balances cash drawer, on a daily basis.
Makes bank deposits, collects NSF checks, and verifies / reconciles account statements.
Prepares and makes payment on bills and balances the checkbook.
Processes all miscellaneous payments / reimbursements e.g., parent / guardian mileage requests, employee reimbursement, cash advances, etc.
Processes 1099’s for contracted services payments.
Prepares all monies, cash boxes, and receipts for events and reconciles upon return.
Assists in budget preparation, documentation, and reporting.
Processes purchase order requisitions, verifies delivery and issues payment, ensuring accuracy.
Prepares invoices for student accounts with fees, fines or other billing issues.
Maintains accurate accounting records including: student body / athletics, accounts payable and receivable, events, nutrition program, and all activity / club accounts.
May maintain accurate school accounts and billings including program accounts for staff (fundraising, fairs, sports, etc.), posting, writing checks, making deposits and reporting.
Completes a high volume of computer data entry work, using District computer programs, to input high volumes of data ensuring speed and accuracy, including confidential data, in an environment with constant interruptions.
Completes appropriate logs, forms and paperwork, as necessary.
Prepares timely and accurate reports for administration as needed or requested.
Attends meeting, in – service trainings and workshop trainings; applying training to responsibilities.
Maintains working knowledge of laws of the state of Oregon applicable to school business.
Performs general office duties including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, greeting the public, typing, filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
Assists other office staff and services as back-up as needed.
Troubleshoots office machinery and coordinates maintenance and supply inventory as needed.
May reconcile student accounts in SNAP and My Meal.
May process free and reduced price lunch applications and monies.
May order food, supplies, materials, equipment, and other services with accuracy.
May verify completion of deliveries and ensure accuracy of orders received.
Reports issues to supervisor(s) immediately
Other related duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associates degree (A.A.) or higher (attach diploma) or the equivalent; AND High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Associate’s Degree education equivalency equals two (1) year of increasingly responsible work experience for each full year (36 credit hours, 24 semester hours) of college. Work experience must be in an office setting reasonably related to Public Education.
Experience
One (1) year of work experience in bookkeeping / accounting (minimum experience requirements are in addition to Associate Degree equivalencies).
Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements:
Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card, pass Safe Schools training modules as assigned, maintain appropriate certifications and training hours.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
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Shift Type - Full Time
Salary Range $19.88 to $26.16
Job Application Time-frames
Internal Start Date 03/01/2024
End Date 03/11/2024