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Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Clerical
Job Number 2000017948
Start Date
Open Date 07/23/2026
Closing Date
SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs various bookkeeping responsibilities at high school. Incumbent performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget Administration

• Receives school budget allocations and calculates departmental budget percentages.
• Processes budget transfer requests between accounts.
• Processes district purchase orders using school budget funds.
• Maintains filing systems and records related to school budget transactions.

Student Activity Fund Accounting

• Prepares and maintains the general ledger in accordance with District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Records student activity fund transactions in the computerized accounting system.
• Maintains daily general ledger balances.
• Prepares general journal and adjustment entries.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitors student activity depository accounts.
• Maintains and monitors petty cash funds.

Cash Receipts and Banking

• Collects and verifies student activity fund receipts.
• Prepares and deposits funds into appropriate bank accounts.
• Receives, records, and refunds student textbook deposits.
• Collects student textbook fines.
• Verifies, records, and refunds student fees and other deposits.

Purchasing and Disbursements

• Issues and monitors student activity fund purchase orders.
• Verifies and processes payments from student activity funds.
• Reviews, reconciles, and records purchasing card transactions.
• Verifies and prepares checks for student activity fund expenditures.

Reporting, Compliance, and Audits

• Prepares monthly financial reports for principal review and submission to the District Office.
• Prepares monthly account statements for activity advisors.
• Prepares and maintains records for annual audits of student activity accounts.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of financial records with applicable accounting practices and District requirements.

Payroll and Contract Processing

• Prepares payroll documentation and independent contractor agreements related to student activity fund payments for services rendered.
• Submits payroll and contractor documentation to the District Office for processing and payment.

Other Duties

• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:
Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma;
Experience: Three (3) years of bookkeeping experience.
Licenses/Certificates: None Required.
Note: Applicants may be required to successfully complete an assessment of bookkeeping knowledge and proficiency.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge (What you know):

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial recordkeeping, account reconciliation, and basic business mathematics.
• Knowledge of computerized bookkeeping and accounting software applications.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and records management systems.
• Knowledge of the operation and use of computers, business machines, and standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques for gathering and verifying information.
• Knowledge of Washoe County School District policies, regulations, procedures, and financial practices applicable to school operations.

Skills (What you can do proficiently):

• Skill in operating computers, accounting software, and standard office equipment.
• Skill in maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and verifying information.
• Skill in communicating effectively with staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Skill in providing customer service in a professional and courteous manner.

Abilities (Your capacity to perform a task)

• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to analyze, verify, and reconcile financial information.
• Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and student information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT?/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment

• Exposure to weather: Rarely
• Exposure to loud noises: Rarely
• Working in confined spaces: Rarely
• Working at heights: Rarely
• Working with hazardous materials: Rarely

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally
• Standing/Walking: Frequently
• Bending/Stooping: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Fine motor skills: Continuously

Definitions:??

• Never: The activity or condition does not occur.??
• Rarely: The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.??
• Occasionally: The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.??
• Frequently: The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.??
• Continuously: The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time??

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors.? The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.
Site(s) Wooster High School
Internal Job Number 2026-27-E263867
Salary
Grade 21
Sch A: $21.55 (entry step)
Sch B: $25.91 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.
Range/Grade 21
Additional Job Information
This position is a 40 hour per week, 260 day position. Applicants selected for an interview for the School Bookkeeper position will be required to complete a 30 minute test. You will be contacted regarding the date, time, and location of the test.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.