District Bookkeeper

High Plains Community Schools seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our administrative team. This vital position will handle the financial operations of our district, including payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and budget preparation. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in our small but dynamic school environment. If you possess strong technical abilities with Microsoft Office and accounting software, along with excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff and vendors, we invite you to join our dedicated team serving the educational needs of our community.

Zone 4

Additional Information

As part of your responsibilities, you will process monthly payroll, which includes calculating time clock entries, substitute pay, bus driver pay, coaching pay, and exempt pay. You will also handle the processing of annual tax forms, including W-2s, 1095s, and 1099s. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing all necessary federal and state tax reports as well as retirement reports, to ensure the district remains compliant with regulatory requirements.

The position involves supporting the development of district negotiation documentation while contributing to the annual budget preparation process. You will collaborate on required submissions to the Nebraska Department of Education and other governmental bodies regarding budget, financial, and personnel matters, as well as manage the completion of the annual NDE Census report. Additionally, you will monitor and maintain compliance with state and federal reporting mandates and fulfill additional responsibilities as needed within the scope of the position.

REQUIREMENTS: 

 

  • Enjoys working with students and district patrons

  • Educational qualification in a business-related field or equivalent practical experience, and a college degree is preferred

  • Proven professional background in administrative and financial roles

  • Comprehensive knowledge of core accounting functions and procedures

  • Meticulous with exceptional organizational capabilities

  • Self-directed worker capable of handling concurrent responsibilities

  • Technical competency with essential business software applications

  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities for stakeholder interactions

  • Adaptable professional comfortable with changing priorities in an educational setting

Contact Information

High Plains Community Schools
260 S. Pine St
Polk, Nebraska 68654
https://www.hpcstorm.org/

Jason Brown
(p) (402) 765-2271

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references to: jasonbrown@hpcstorm.org

If you need more information about the position or the district, please call Jason Brown at 402-765-2271.

Please fill out the following application.

 

Application Link – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwpOLOo-gTB6cDUNgoW4rggmZjOsFJqT/edit