Finance Clerk

Primary Purpose:

Assist campuses with purchasing, budgetary and travel needs to ensure compliance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) financial accounting and reporting system.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

Ability to review and interpret budget requests and account codes to remain in compliance.

Knowledge of computerized financial systems and/or Skyward preferred

Ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures

Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices

Ability to use software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and do word processing

Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines

Experience:

1-3 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred

1-3 years in public education setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist campus principal with the purchase of goods and services in accordance with campus budgets and charter guidelines.
2. Assist campus principal and campus admin with coordination of campus travel needs.
3. Assist campus principal with maintaining accurate receipt and expenditure of student activity funds.
4. Assist campus principal with field trips, fundraisers, and online payments.
5. Coordinate transfer of funds between accounts with the Business Office as needed.
6. Assist with creation and printing of campus budget reports for Principal as needed.
7. Assist with campus budget preparation.
8. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
9. Ensure prompt acknowledgement and response to campus/principal requests.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Any and all duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.