Finance - Central Office Bookkeeper - Accounts PayableAlabama State Department of Education • Birmingham, AL, US

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Finance - Central Office Bookkeeper - Accounts Payable

Alabama State Department of Education • Birmingham, AL, US

17 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Central Office Bookkeeper Accounts Payable

Reports To : Chief School Finance Officer

Job Goal : To support and contribute to meeting the overall goals and responsibilities of the Finance Department

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years' experience in a comparable position preferred
Knowledge of general office equipment, processes, and procedures
Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform assignments as directed with accuracy, attention to detail, and within established time frames
Ability to proficiently use current technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce / submit required reports, correspondence, and / or financial information
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

Duties and Responsibilities :

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities

Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner; refers inquiries and requests as appropriate

Manages specific duties, including but not limited to, processing of accounts payable and the coordination and oversight of the records destruction process as required by the Code of Alabama

Assists internal and external customers in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner

Treats all information and knowledge about any program, project, or individual in the District setting with strict confidentiality; uses discretion in all communication regarding employees and school matters

Produces, records, and responds to, as directed, correspondence, research, reports, notices, recommendations, and materials needed for efficient office operations

Maintains accurate electronic and non-electronic filing systems of needed reports, minutes, correspondence, information, records, schedules, and data as directed

Obtains, gathers, organizes, and prepares for presentation pertinent data and information as needed

Uses office technology / software to complete job responsibilities as assigned

Demonstrates general reliability in attendance, punctuality, and task performance

Performs duties and represents the System in a courteous, positive, and professional manner

Attends and participates in meetings as directed

Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility

Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner

Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system

Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member

Adheres to local board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Hoover City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

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