Administrative Support Specialist Iii

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Administrative Support Specialist III performs general bookkeeping, record keeping, accounting, and clerical duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare receipts, maintain records for, and account for funds collected Prepare documentation for and make bank deposits Maintain general ledger accounts, check balances, and prepare financial reports Prepare requisitions and purchase orders, write and countersign checks Maintain pupil records Maintain textbook rental accounts Maintain insurance, yearbook, sports and other accounts Key letters, reports, and correspondence, as required Collect information for and maintain confidential files Perform difficult clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal and related records Perform general clerical duties Receive, welcome, and assist students, employees, parents, guardians, and the general public in a positive, effective manner when they visit the main office Assist students with medical needs in the absence of the School Nurse, as applicable Perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology and methods Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures and methods General knowledge of routine accounting principles Ability to maintain financial records and prepare reports and statements Ability to make arithmetical computations quickly and accurately Ability to post accounts with speed and accuracy Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instruction Ability to operate a variety of office machines Ability to deal effectively with students, administrators, co-workers, and the general public Ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed Excellent oral and written communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by business school or accounting courses and some experience in general account keeping Associate's degree or higher preferred