Calhoun County Schools
Position Vacancy

Position Tracking Number: S-25-036

Position: Bookkeeper

Location: Saks Elementary School

Opening Date: April 18, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Expected Date of Employment: To Be Determined

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • Knowledge of Bookkeeping and Office Procedures
  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License
  • Demonstration and record of strong moral character
  • Meet background clearance requirements
  • Strong Computer Skills including basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calhoun County Board of Education deems appropriate
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records
  • Receipt money and Prepare Bank Deposits
  • Prepare Purchase Orders and Requisitions
  • Accounts Payable
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliation
  • Monthly Financial Reports
  • Create and Maintain Yearly Budget
  • Work Closely with Faculty and Staff on Maintaining Fund Balances
  • Work Closely with School Administration to support School Fiscal Responsibility
  • Maintain Budget and Issue Requisitions for Grants, Federal / State and Grounds Allotment funds held at the Board
  • Develop a Strong Communication system among school personnel, students and parents
  • Participate successfully in the Training Programs offered to increase skill and Proficiency related to Assignment
  • Develop continuous knowledge of school procedures, practices and school operations
  • Participate in Cross- Training Activities as required
  • Keep business and school matters confidential
  • Use excellent business English, grammer, spelling and punctuation
  • Organize and file materials effectively
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including clear, polite telephone communication skills
  • Work effectively under minimal supervision
  • Exercise tact, good judgement and initiative in dealing with students, faculty and the public
  • Follow oral and written directions
  • Perform required work with sufficient physical and emotional skills to move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment
  • Be familiar with and follow Calhoun County Board of Education policies
  • Maintain proper and professional relationships with students, parents and other employees
  • Other duties as assigned
Length of Contract/Terms:
187 days / 7.5 hours per day


Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position


Application Process:
Submit an application, résumé, and Applicant Disclosure/Release form to:

John Godwin
Chief School Financial Officer
Post Office Box 2084
Anniston, AL 36202
Application for Employment Support/Non-Certified Personnel

Applicant Disclosure and Authority for Release of Information
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Calhoun County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.