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POSITION TITLE: Accounting Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Business Office

REPORTS TO: AP/Purchasing Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month employment with benefits as specified in the Classified Agreement.

Purpose

Under the direction of the AP/Purchasing Supervisor, the position will perform duties in the areas of accounting, accounts payable, and purchasing, and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of vendor records.
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Enter purchase orders and invoices for payment.
• Assist with monthly financial transactions (e.g., revenue receipts, bank transfers, journal entries etc).
• Make deposits at the bank.
• Process Invoices.
• Train and assist all Financial Secretaries.
• Assist with districtwide bulk purchases
• Follow-up on and process unclaimed property.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or some college preferred but not required.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a professional office setting.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and financial software.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to evaluate processes for potential improvement and streamlining.
• Good work attitude with a positive and pleasant disposition.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

Contact

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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