10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Data Entry, File Maintenance, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, Fixed Assets, Fixed Plant/Equipment, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Office Equipment, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, PC Software, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Word Processing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Bookkeeper
Evaluation Type
Paraprofessional
Department
Assigned Campus
Pay Grade
P7
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Date Revised
March 2026
Supervisor
Principal
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Perform general bookkeeping and maintain campus financial records, including campus activity fund.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
- Ability to use personal computer and software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and do word processing.
- Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines.
- Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- One (1) year accounting or bookkeeping experience
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Major Responsibilities & Duties:
- Maintain complete and systematic records of campus financial transactions according to established procedures
- and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Process and account for all money generated and distributed in school-sponsored activities, including receipt of cash and preparing and making cash deposits.
- Prepare gate boxes for all athletic events and process direct pay requests for officials.
- Maintain inventory of campus fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.
Records:
- Prepare monthly and other periodic campus financial reports.
- Assist with campus budget preparation.
- Maintain physical and computerized files and records.
Other:
- Maintain confidentiality.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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Bastrop Independent School District