Accounting Clerk

Dexter Consolidated Schools is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper (General) to join our team. As a key member of our business office, you will be responsible for managing financial resources, communicating effectively with staff and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with school board policies and regulations.

• Plan and manage financial resources, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members, providing excellent customer service.
• Comply with all school board policies, administrative procedures, and regulations, as well as district and office practices and procedures.
• Become knowledgeable in PED's Uniform Chart of Accounts and internal funding codes.
• Become familiar with district and New Mexico procurement law and policies.
• Maintain district vendor files, including credit applications, W9s, tax certificates, and other relevant documents.
• Ensure travel reimbursements are submitted in accordance with state and district regulations and policies.
• Track and invoice costs associated with district travel.
• Process deposits in the accounting system for assigned funds.
• Maintain a file system for revenue and deposits.
• Gain knowledge of entire business office duties and responsibilities.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers and visitors, directing them to the proper destination.
• Rotate fingerprinting/background check schedule with other office personnel.
• Rotate parcel check-in duties with other office personnel.
• Attend professional development, online or in-person, to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Attend relevant staff and/or committee meetings.
• Contribute to the welfare and effectiveness of the administration office by adhering to high ethical standards of performance and interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily and maintain a congenial attitude with other employees, parents, students, and outside agencies at all times.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of New Mexico purchasing and laws is preferred.

The work environment is quiet, with routine interruptions. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hour work may be required.

This is a non-exempt position, with salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent.