WRANGELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACCOUNTING CLERK
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Accounting Clerk
Status:
Classified
Reports to:
Superintendent of Schools
Salary:
Classified Salary Schedule, Column E
Desirable Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
• Minimum of two years accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of IBM and Macintosh computers (Windows, MS Word, Excel,
Quicken)
Performance Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities: The Accounting Clerk assists the business manager in maintaining
financial records, accounts payable and preparing payroll.
Responsibility to the District imposes the following obligations:
Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
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Be reliable and flexible.
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Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by law in all matters relating to personnel,
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student records, technology access and with regards to district office conversation..
Use discretion in commenting on school matters, including performance of school
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personnel.
Acknowledge that criticism of school personnel and/or school practices is an ineffective and
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unsatisfactory method of improving public education.
Understand regulations and procedures of the school are to be followed at all times.
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Immediately report concerns or criticism to supervisor.
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Responsibility to self requires each employee to:
Maintain positive attitude about his/her position.
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Be responsible for his/her own actions.
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Serve as role model for students in speech, conduct, and appearance.
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Be congenial with students, staff, parents, and general public.
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Be fair and equitable in treatment of all students and staff.
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Essential Functions
• Assist business manager with accounts payable, gathering needed invoices, packing slips
and other documents; input accounts payable into the accounting software; research
discrepancies and other issues when applicable
• Type purchase orders and input purchase order information into accounting software
• File paid bills, invoices, purchase orders and other documents
• Assist business manager in maintaining Class & Club accounts and individual student
state travel accounting
• Receipt funds for the food service program and inputs Student Lunch Transactions into
student accounting software
Adopted: March 1, 2010
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Revised: March 7, 2016