Bookkeeper/Account Manager

Join our team as an Account Manager/Bookkeeper in our Nutrition Department!

• Please note this is a part-time role.*

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students' academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.

About the Position:

Assist in daily operations of the Nutrition (Food Service) department by completing a variety of office, accounting and nutrition program tasks including periodic cashier responsibilities.

• Processes and delivers all bank deposits, following established procedures.
• Monitoring Student and Staff account balances and issues warning notification emails and/or letters/calls when needed for items such as low balances, money owed.
• Assist the Director/Kitchen Managers by filling in for staff as needed.
• Manages the cash register/POS system inside kitchens as needed.
• Effectively uses the food service Point of Sale (POS) system, district email, student information system and district accounting system.
• Provides office support for the director. Duties include but are not limited to: answering phones, processing purchase orders, general office duties as assigned.
• Assists with processing free and reduced meal applications/completing the verification process for applications received.
• Assists the Nutrition Director with monthly state claims and direct certification.
• Maintains yearly financial audit book with updated and accurate financial reports.
• Collaborates with the District Accounting regarding all financial reports that are required for the nutrition program.
• Attends all in-service training, as scheduled by the Nutrition Director and/or the district.
• Uses strong customer service skills with all staff, students, and families.
• Follows all USDA and sanitation protocols.
• Maintains 6 hours of annual continuing education/training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Read and Write Effectively
• Possess Basic Mathematic Skills
• Prior food service experience or related is preferred
• Ability to work as a positive team member
• Ability to maintain a professional office and attention to detail
• Experience with computers and software systems
• Ability to pass a background check.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Reports to work on time
• Works well in a team environment
• Completes daily work within scheduled shift
• Willing to adjust to potential daily changes in schedule
• Follows nutrition services uniform and hygiene requirements
• Follows all district and departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains an appropriate level of confidentiality regarding the records and operations of the program, school and district.

What We Offer:

This position works 185 days per year: 180 school days plus 5 additional days and is part-time meaning it will not exceed 20-25 working hours per week.

Our team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, generous leave benefits, and much more!

Selection Process:

Our selection process includes initial screening of application materials followed by an in-person interview with the Director.