Nettleton School District
Job Description
TITLE
Accounts Payable / Fixed Asset Clerk
POSITION TYPE
Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Perform technical accounting work in the operation of the approved accounting system to include the maintenance and preparation of requisitions / encumbrances. Responsible for processing accounts payable checks and account reconciliations. Also responsible for the management for the district's fixed assets / inventories.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferably supplemented by college level credits in accounting and business administration leading to an associate degree; and considerable experience in governmental accounting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Knowledge of the application of data automation to accounting
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Ability to analyze, examine, and verify financial documents and practices
- Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, count officials, and the public
- Skill in operating a variety of office equipment
- Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records
- Ability to work under general supervision
- Must be a team player
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in planning and guiding accounting operations and participate in work operationsEnter requisitions as needed and requested by administratorsPrepare and distribute accounts payable purchase ordersEnter invoices and assign claim numbers in preparation for paymentPrepare and distribute accounts payable checksIdentify and report problemsReceive copies of regular purchase orders, log, file, compare against applicable invoices, and clear discrepanciesAnswer inquiries by vendors pertaining to the status of orders and / or payment of invoicesAssist in providing accounts payable information for auditorsAdd new vendors to the accounting system and maintain vendor filesCommunicate with school staff in reference to receiving signed invoicesDetermine reasons for long outstanding purchase orders and take appropriate actionTimely processing of all invoicesInput all fixed asset data into the accounting softwareResponsible for all forms, tags and documentation required for fixed assets, to include receiving, tagging, tracking and disposal of fixed assetsMaintain communication with district administration in reference to their building / department fixed assetsConduct annual physical inventory twice per school yearAssist in providing fixed asset information for auditorsPerform other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator or SuperintendentREPORTS TO
Business Administrator and Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve months a year. Salary set according to School Board Pay Plan.
EVALUATION
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.