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Paradise Valley Unified School District

2025-26 Accounting Clerk-Middle School - Mountain Trail MS

Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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2025-26 Accounting Clerk-Middle School - Mountain Trail MS

Paradise Valley Unified School District Posted 1 week ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. Purpose Statement

The job of Middle/Elementary School Accounting Clerk is to provide support to site activities with specific responsibility for an array of fiscal services for student body and school site activities; assisting the Administrative Assistant and Principal; and ensuring that fiscal practices are followed and disbursement of funds are within proper and legal guidelines. Position Details

Location: Mountain Trail Middle School Duration: 10 months, 4 hours/day Grade: 13, $15.44/hour Type: Non-Interim Position Start Date: 11/24/2025 Reports to: Principal Essential Functions

Collects funds and completes deposits from site events (e.g., ticket sales, yearbook purchases, club fundraisers, student class fees, field trips) to ensure accuracy and timely completion within established accounting practices. Compiles financial information related to site assignments (e.g., gift and donations funds, student activity, auxiliary operations, and tax credit) to provide required documentation and/or processing information. Maintains financial records related to student activities and events (e.g., ticket sales, yearbooks, dances, fundraisers, club activities, student projects) to ensure completeness, availability of records, and compliance with district policy and regulatory guidelines. Monitors financial procedures with individuals responsible for school site financial operations (e.g., student activities, fundraisers, Athletic Department, student clubs) to provide services within established guidelines. Orders all school-wide inventory for gifts and donations, student activity, auxiliary operations and tax credit funds (e.g., yearbooks, sweat shirts) to secure items and maintain inventory. Performs general and program-specific clerical functions (e.g., distributing purchase orders, scheduling, copying, faxing) to support departmental activities. Prepares written materials and financial information (e.g., account status by club, activity ticket revenue, student fees, gifts and grants, general funds) to document activities, provide reference, convey information, and comply with financial, legal and administrative requirements. Processes financial information (e.g., ticket cash boxes, tax credit/donations, check requisitions) to update and distribute information, authorize action, and comply with accounting practices. Reconciles financial data related to student accounts to maintain accurate balances and ensure compliance with accounting practices. Responds to inquiries of staff, students, parents and administration regarding student and site financial procedures to provide information, direction and/or referral. Provides monthly fund balances using iVisions for gifts, donations, student activity, auxiliary operations and tax credit funds. Other Functions

Participates in site admin team meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. to convey and/or gather required information. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Skills

Required skills include operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications. Ability to upgrade skills as job conditions change. Knowledge

Required knowledge includes basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); reading manuals; writing documents following prescribed formats; presenting information; and solving practical problems. Knowledge of bookkeeping principles, office machines, and basic computer applications. Ability

Required abilities include scheduling activities/meetings; gathering, collating, and classifying data; using basic equipment; flexibility to work with others; interpreting guidelines; problem solving with data and equipment. Emphasis on attention to detail, communication with diverse groups, meeting deadlines, handling interruptions, and working with detailed information. Responsibility

Working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, or coordinating others; utilizing resources from other units; continual opportunities to impact organization services. Work Environment

Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; fine finger dexterity. Typical job: 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing. Hazard-free environment, clean atmosphere. Experience

Job related experience required. Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Equivalency

Not specified. Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

Pre-Employment Proficiency Test. Continuing Education & Training

Must be able to be bonded. Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance; Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (link: www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint). FLSA Status

Non Exempt. Equal Opportunity Statement

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

Full-time Job Function

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