Accounting Clerk II-Bookkeeper (8.0 hrsday) 2026-2027

Daviess County School District

Job Location:

Owensboro, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CLASS CODE: 7777 / 7771

TITLE:BOOKKEEPER

(8.0 hours/day; 205 days/year)

CLASSIFICATION: ACCOUNT CLERK II

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma G.E.D. certificate
Demonstrates and/or develops skills to effectively operate computer and experience with automated record-keepingsystems.
Demonstrates and/or develops skills related to the position including accounting skills with at least two years of increasingly responsible record-keepingexperience.
Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
Has met health requirements as specified in districtpersonnel policy.
Such alternatives t the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTSTO:

Business Manager/Treasurer

JOB GOAL:

To assure the effective operation of school financial matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

ABILITYTO:

Perform complex and advanced-level accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts.
Perform responsible record-keeping duties with a high degree of skill and accuracy.
Verify balance and adjust accounts.
Process and record accounting transactions accurately.
Prepare financial statements profit and loss statements and other technical financial reporting documents.
Learn interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and proceduresrelated to utility payments and food service accounting.
Operate office machines including computer equipment personal computer accounting software and peripherals.
Add subtract multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow oral and writtendirections.
Establish and maintain cooperativeand effective working relationships.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectivelyboth orally and in writing.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Train and provide work direction to others.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Advanced clerical accounting principlesand techniques involved in financial record keeping monitoring and control.
Estimating projecting and extending financial and statistical data.
Preparation of financial statementsand comprehensive accounting reports.
Applicable section fo Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws rules and regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Modern office practices proceduresand equipment.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Operation of a computerterminal and other office equipment.
Basic math.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains accurate records:

Makes journal entries to transfer monies to appropriate accounts.
Prepares appropriate financial reports: Monthly Yearly and as requested by the Superintendent Deputy Superintendent orDirector of Finance.
Maintains appropriate recordspertinent to approved budget.
Maintains a general working knowledge of payroll.
Receives and routes all incoming communication in appropriate manner.
Plans and completes work on a timely basis.
Consistently displays self-discipline.
Cooperates with staff both certified and classified.
Promotes job and loyalty to organization by actions whichindicate a spiritof pride for the job and the organization for which employed.
Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goleas of the DaviessCounty PublicSchools
Is consistently responsibleand displays an attitude of honestyand credibility.
Eliminates personal business transactionsduring work hours.
Is neat and appropriatelydressed.
Continually improvesprofessional growth.
Handles the disseminationof Board Purchase Orders and all related operations.
Reconciles all records related to closing of a fiscal year and closes year.
Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and coordinate a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations at a school.
Serve as secretary and provide administrative assistance to the Principal; make schedule and arrange appointments meetings and conferences.
Coordinate and facilitate communication between district and site personnel parents students school and community organizations and the general public.
Communicate with a variety of site and district personnel and administrators to coordinate school operations and maintenance resolve conflicts and issues and exchange information as appropriate.
Perform secretarial duties for the principal assisting with routine administrative matters as appropriate; independently compose letter memoranda and other materials.
Assist the principal in the preparation and maintenance of financial statistical and narrative reports; research compile and organize information.
Prepare forms and assist the principal in preparing and monitoring budget.
Type from notes rough draft or verbal instructions a variety of written materials including correspondence bulletins memoranda calendars requisitions records reports and evaluations.
Collect compile organize and record a variety of data related to attendance enrollment personnel payroll equipment and student activities; prepare and maintain related records files and logs.
Collect and account for monies collected in conjunction with school activities; secure monies and process according to established procedures.
Operate a variety of business and office machines including typewriter copiers calculator computer copier and communication equipment. Order a wide variety of equipment materials supplies and special items requested by faculty; assure receipt and proper distribution.
Answer phones and greet visitors; take and relay messages; provide information to students parents faculty and site personnel.
Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Daviess County Public Schools. Performs related duties as may be assigned.

CLASS CODE: 7777 / 7771TITLE:BOOKKEEPER(8.0 hours/day; 205 days/year)CLASSIFICATION: ACCOUNT CLERK IIQUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma G.E.D. certificateDemonstrates and/or develops skills to effectively operate computer and experience with automated record-keepingsystems.Demonstrates and/or develo...