Bookkeeper Jobs in Lakewood, CO

Position Type :

Classified Support Services / Bookkeeper

Date Posted : 12 / 3 / 2025

Location :

Fort Logan Northgate / Denver, CO

Date Available : 01 / 06 / 2026

JOB TITLE : Bookkeeper

LOCATION : Fort Logan Northgate

WORK YEAR : 200 days

SCHEDULE : This position is 7.5 hours / day, Monday through Friday.

WORK STATUS : Classified, Hourly Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Principal

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for all bookkeeping functions at Fort Logan Northgate. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Serves as back up to school secretary, responding to the needs of students, parents and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain financial records for activities funds, general fund and petty cash; bookkeeping and monthly reconciliation.
• Handle all banking transactions, manage accounts payable and receivable. Process purchase orders, requests for pay and activity invoices.
• Receive and distribute all textbooks and reading books. Maintain records.
• Assist athletic director and reconcile activity / building budget.
• Maintain office files and other records.
• Maintain and organize office files and other related records.
• Maintain textbook distribution / inventory and sales tax reporting.
• Process student obligations, class fees, athletics and fundraisers.
• Responsible for collecting, entering, and maintaining documents for physicals and insurance for student athletes.
• Collaborate and support office staff in all areas including answering phones to assist in maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES : None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Preferred

Licenses or Certifications

None required

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands : some lifting 5 to 10 pounds, occasional carrying, pushing, and / or pulling : and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires frequent sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. This job description is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the District and is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

SALARY

Placement on the Office Personnel Schedule - $22.38 - $29.29 per hour. Current Board approved Salary Schedules are available for review on our district website at www.ssd2.org .

BENEFITS

Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 11% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA.

FLSA STATUS

Classified, Non-Exempt

CLEARANCES

Must clear background check through the CBI and FBI through Fingerprint submission.

Sheridan School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA may be referred to the Special Education Director or Superintendent, 4150 S. Hazel Ct.,