Bookkeeper - Middle School

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume to [email protected] or Human Resources at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Bookkeeper � Middle School

Reports To

Building Principal

Supervises

N/A

Job Purpose and Focus

Under the direction of the school principal, the bookkeeper computes, classifies, and records numerical data to keep financial records complete. Performs any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verification to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other employees.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful criminal history check
• Bookkeeping/Accounting experience preferred
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently and with a service-oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption
• Understand and apply complex policies and rules
• Ability to perform clerical tasks with limited supervision
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions
• Experience preferred in using photocopiers and other office equipment, including microcomputers and software programs utilized by school offices
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing technologies and to assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and equipment
• Proper attitude and personal qualities necessary to produce high quality accounting service
• Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

• Perform a variety of clerical and computer-related tasks
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
• Prepare purchase orders and expense reports
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records
• Reconcile records of bank transactions
• Maintain inventory records
• Match order forms with invoices and record the necessary information
• Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
• Operate calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents
• Handle requisitions, receipts, verifications
• Distribute materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Salary and fringe benefits in accordance with the current CMOPP Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Board of Education. This is a level D position ($13.73-$20.74) for 40 hours a week for 43.8 work weeks.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. There is limited exposure to physical risk.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

• Attendance record
• Data utilization
• Human interactions
• Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities
• Demonstration of interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills
• Production and efficiency related to job duties

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. �� 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C �� 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. �� 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL �� 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL �� 37.2101, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. �� 621, et seq.