Bookkeeping Manager jobs in Kansas City, MO

Qualifications:

Required: Previous bookkeeping experience and basic understanding of accounting helpful. Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and 10 key by touch. Good computer skills a must. The right candidate will be a detail oriented individual with good organization and communication skills. Must possess the ability to work well with people both in person and on the telephone.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Per Approved Secretary Salary Schedule

Direct Report: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 12 Month

Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor approval

Purpose: Analyzes financial information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements. Monitors expenditures against budget and/or a wide variety of account information for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information, availability of funds, and compliance with established financial guidelines and program policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Assists other staff, site personnel and a variety of outside parties regarding procedures and/or program requirements for the purpose of providing support for completing transactions, identifying appropriate action and/or complying with established financial procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a variety of written materials and electronic financial information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Processes a variety of financial information for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
• Reconciles a variety of financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures prior to processing.
• Analyzes financial information for the purpose of identifying potential budget variances, compiling statistical information, developing procedures, and conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors expenditures against budget and/or a wide variety of account information for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information, availability of funds, and compliance with established financial guidelines and program policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Compiles a wide variety of financial information related to work assignments for the purpose of providing required documentation and/or processing information.
• Maintains a wide variety of financial information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares a wide variety of finance-related documents (e.g. financial statements, reports, operating recommendations, policies, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references and/or conveying information.
• Researches a wide variety of financial and administrative topics for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations that impact the organization’s operations.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. district employees, vendors, auditors, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or providing guidance among several parties; providing information, direction, and/or referral for addressing inquiry.
• Trains school staff regarding proper accounting practices for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the fund accounting and generally accepted accounting practices.
• Other duties assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

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