Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lovington Municipal School District

Openings as of 3/29/2025
Secretarial/Clerical

Business Office Bookkeeper

JobID: 1442

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper


Date Posted:
  3/11/2025


Location:
  LOVINGTON CENTRAL OFFICE


Date Available:
  04/07/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


  LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Position: Bookkeeper

Primary Purpose: The Business Office Bookkeeper is responsible for managing employee benefits and accounts receivable while ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or coursework in accounting or business preferred.
• Bookkeeping experience in a school or government preferred
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Experience with financial/accounting software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to accept additional duties as assigned.
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality in all financial matters.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and administrators.
• Accurately process and record accounts receivable transactions.
• Maintain activity accounts and provide monthly balance reports to principals and sponsors.
• Process and reconcile receipts in the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Assist departments and schools with cash-handling procedures.
• Work closely with Payroll and Human Resources to process employee benefits paperwork accurately.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and coordinate with insurance provider.
• Assist with employee leave tracking software.
• Develop a working knowledge of payroll processes to provide backup support when needed.
• Assist with financial audits as necessary.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
Safety and Health:
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment/Material Handled:
Ability to work in a variety of environments including office settings, sports fields, and
gymnasiums.
 
Work Environment:
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality.  Job responsibilities require both inside and outside assignments.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After-hours work may be required. May make a site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

SALARY:    Employee Services Salary Schedule Level V, based on education and experience.
 
 
 




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