Job Location: Morris School District 54 District Office
Reports to: Superintendent and Business Manager
Job Description
Morris School District 54 is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Bookkeeper to join our team in the District Office. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to be a team player, maintain confidentiality and follow through on tasks until completion in order to meet deadlines. The candidate will perform clerical duties such as track district purchasing, track funds received as well as expenditures, maintain records for reporting to the Illinois State Board of Education, perform other tasks as the administration may assign.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Accounting/Data processing preferred.
- A minimum of 2-5 years experience in an accounting, bookkeeping or related position.
- Bookkeeping experience in a school district business office or other similar experience is preferred.
- Ability to draft clear and professional correspondence.
- Technology proficient including word processing,
Excel and Google Workspace as well as experience with accounting and financial software.
- Knowledge of SDS, PowerSchool and Frontline preferred.
- Ability to work in a deadline driven workplace.
Duties
- Process accounts payable
- Prepare monthly payable reports to District 54 Board for approval and other reports as needed.
- Process and mail checks following approval from the Board of Education.
- Process deposits and payables for activity funds, maintaining records.
- Gather and maintain A/P information necessary for the district's annual audit.
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
- Access and assist with confidential district information including student fees, legal and other invoices.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Administration.
Benefits and Compensation
- Position is considered a year round position with 260 working days
- Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (30 minute unpaid lunch)
- Salary Range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour pending education and experience
- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Paid Holidays
- 11 Sick Days
- 3 Personal Days
- Board paid life insurance
- IMRF eligible
Additional options for Flexible Spending and Health Payment Account