Parish/School Bookkeeper, Champaign

divh2Bookkeeper/h2pPrimary Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the principal and/or pastor, to assist in the administration of the school and parishs districts accounts payable function, ensuring the accuracy of invoices to be paid, and the timely payment of school district expenses, maintaining accurate account balances, in conformance with school district policies and practices as well as applicable laws and regulations./ppEssential Functions:/pulliAssists in administering the school districts accounts payable function, including the processing of purchase orders and invoices for payment, and inputting and maintaining data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date./liliResearches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of invoice amounts, word counts, etc. for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, communicating with vendors, consultants, translators, or others as needed to reconcile./liliAssists in inputting and maintaining all data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable./liliReconciles accounts payable invoice batches, and processes payment checks or wire payments as directed./liliDevelops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements./liliMaintains accounts payable records for accurate and up-to-date filing and recordkeeping./liliComposes correspondence to clients as needed for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding accounts payable issues, balances, etc./li/ulpAdditional Duties: Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the accounting system./ppNote: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility./ppEquipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone. Uses calculating devices./ppKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:/pulliKnowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles./liliOrganizational and time management skills./liliAbility to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required./liliAbility to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form./liliAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide, performs complex arithmetic operations and use calculators./liliAbility to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel)./liliAbility to problem-solve job-related issues./liliAbility to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures./liliAbility to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district financial and other information./liliAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work./li/ulpPhysical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office building environments./ppQualification Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field, with course work in business, math, accounting, and bookkeeping and record keeping. Some successful bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred. FLSA Status: Non-exempt/p/div