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BookkeeperSioux City Community School District North Middle School – Sioux City, Iowa – Open in Google MapsJob DetailsJob ID: 5700544Application Deadline: Posted until filledPosted: May 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026Position Type: Full‑TimeJob Categories: Support Staff > SecretaryJob DescriptionEXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Bookkeeper will provide accounting and administrative support to the Principal and Assistant Principals. Works closely with teachers and staff concerning accounting issues. Maintains accurate financial transactions and reconciles accounting records.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and maintain records and reports required for financial records and payroll; process invoices and accounts payable.Ensure established procedures are followed, including securing onsite funds, preparing deposit slips, and transporting funds to the bank within established timeframes.Reconcile bank records and credit card invoices; maintain and monitor office petty cash fund.Assist and communicate with the principal on budgeted funds; prepare and submit information to accounts payable.Compile data from a wide variety of sources to comply with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.Maintain a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, confidential and non‑confidential files, and records for audit trail.Perform record‑keeping and clerical functions such as scheduling, copying, filing, and compiling lists to support administrators and/or department.Prepare written materials (reports, forms, letters, memos, budgets) for documentation and communication.Research topics (current practices, policies, education codes) to provide information for administrative requirements.Respond to inquiries from internal and external parties to provide information, facilitate communication, and/or provide direction.Screen inquiries of staff, students, parents, and the public to take appropriate action, interpret and apply policies, and/or direct to appropriate personnel.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCETypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired; previous financial experience preferred.COMMUNICATION SKILLSMust possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including parents or guardians of students. Effective listening skills are required.ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLSAbility to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; problem‑solving skills to identify issues and create action plans; independent interpretation of guidelines when solving problems with data.TECHNOLOGY SKILLSMust be able to use the computer, process electronic requests, and enter accounting information. Retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTRequires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; fine finger dexterity. Job requires approximately 33% sitting, 33% walking, and 34% standing. Work is performed in a generally hazard‑free environment.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNEDWill perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or district goals and objectives.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.Title IX and ADA InformationInquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279‑6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.Job RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work visa requiredContact InformationStefanie Verros627 4th StreetSioux City, Iowa 51101Phone: 712‑279‑6667Email: verross@live.siouxcityschools.com#J-18808-Ljbffr