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Fort Madison Community School District

Bookkeeper-DMS

Job Description:

Bookkeeper

Reports To:

Principal

Dept/School:

Assigned School

Employment:

220 Day Contract

Calendar:

11 months / 220 Days

Salary Grade:

16 (Classified)

Date Revised:

11/18/2025

Primary Purpose

Perform general bookkeeping and maintain campus financial records, including campus activity funds.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or receipt of a high school equivalency credential approved by the State Board of Education

Knowledge, SkillsAbilities:

Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices

Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance

Ability to use software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and do word processing

Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Accounting

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.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer

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

Notes:

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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