Fisher Public School District #600 is seeking applicants for a full-time Bookkeeper to manage the school district's financial and business operations in cooperation with and under the direction of the superintendent.

Qualification:

• Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Three to five years prior related work experience in a public/school setting is preferred.
• The successful candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting standards, familiarity with fund accounting, Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting System (UFARS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance and Budget:

• Responsible for the development, revision, and implementation of the annual revenue and expenditure budget, in cooperation with the superintendent
• Receipt funds in all district accounts and maintain records reflecting account balances
• Monitor cash requirements and request the transfer of funds as necessary to cover general disbursements, payroll, debt service, and other payments
• Process monthly accounts payable, prepare reports, and maintain filing system
• Verify and monitor grant revenues and expenditures, using EDRS, SERVS, ELSA and other state software to secure funds and assure program compliance
• Generate monthly bank reconciliation reports

Payroll:

• Responsible for bi-monthly payroll processing
• Maintain required reporting in compliance with the Affordable Care Act
• Administer employee benefits
• Keep accurate record of employee time off

Purchasing:

• Administer a program for purchasing contract services, supplies and equipment
• Maintain fixed asset records for the district that are compliant with audit requirements

Audit:

• Coordinate annual audit process with contracted audit firm
• Prepare year-end reports and journal entries required for the fair presentation of annual audit and financial statements

Other Activities:

• Prepare materials for board meetings
• Perform other assignments and responsibilities as determined by the superintendent
• Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all district policy

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience.