Alcorn School District
Bookkeeper- Alcorn Central High School
Alcorn School District, Glen, Mississippi, United States, 38846
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted: 10/20/2025
Location: Alcorn Central High School
Date Available: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the principal, to assist with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff. Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference. Assists with answering telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers. Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately. Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability. Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing. Assists in administering the school district's accounts payable function, including the processing of purchase orders and invoices for payment, and inputting and maintaining data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date. Researches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of invoice amounts, word counts, etc. for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, communicating with vendors, consultants, translators, or others as needed to reconcile. Assists in inputting and maintaining all data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable. Reconciles accounts payable invoice batches, and processes payment checks or wire payments as directed. Develops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements. Maintains accounts payable records for accurate and up-to-date filing and recordkeeping. Composes correspondence to clients as needed for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding accounts payable issues, balances, etc. Additional Duties Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note:
Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent. Prior successful clerical experience preferred.
Date Posted: 10/20/2025
Location: Alcorn Central High School
Date Available: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of the principal, to assist with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff. Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference. Assists with answering telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers. Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately. Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability. Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing. Assists in administering the school district's accounts payable function, including the processing of purchase orders and invoices for payment, and inputting and maintaining data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date. Researches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of invoice amounts, word counts, etc. for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, communicating with vendors, consultants, translators, or others as needed to reconcile. Assists in inputting and maintaining all data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable. Reconciles accounts payable invoice batches, and processes payment checks or wire payments as directed. Develops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements. Maintains accounts payable records for accurate and up-to-date filing and recordkeeping. Composes correspondence to clients as needed for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding accounts payable issues, balances, etc. Additional Duties Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note:
Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent. Prior successful clerical experience preferred.