Job Details
| Region: | 3 |
| School District/Employer: | Palacios ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office |
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| Job Title: | Bookkeeper |
| School: | Palacios ISD |
| Campus Description: | 3A Coastal community. All schools are new as of 8/24 |
| Date Posted: | 4/10/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Job Title: Accounting Specialist Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Accountant Date Revised: Dept./School: Business Services Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, perform bookkeeping and maintain district financial records. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets and do word processing Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines Experience: Experience or college course work in accounting-related subjects Major Responsibilities and Duties: Accounting Maintain complete and systematic records of assigned district financial transactions. Verify and record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers and transfer subsidiary account summaries to general ledger. Balance general ledger and subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. Examine general ledger transactions for accuracy; make corrections as needed and inform supervisor of problems. Compute and record cash receipt summaries. Transfer funds between accounts as directed by chief financial officer or business manager. Assist with preparation of financial statements, income statements, and cost reports to reflect financial condition of district and help prepare financial statements and budget amendments for presentation to board. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Other Maintain confidentiality. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Maintain confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals 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 |
| Qualifications: | Appropriate degrees or experience required |
| Salary Range: | Negotiable |
| Benefits: | Paid health, vision, dental, SSD |
| How To Apply: | www.palaciosisd.org |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Brian Williams |
| Email: | brianw@palaciosisd.org |
| Address: | 1209 Twelfth Street |
| City: | Palacios |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77465-3799 |
| Phone: | (936) 635-9753 |
| Fax: | (361) 972-3567 |