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Welcome to STIBookkeeper Overview STIBookkeeper is a simple and effective system to manage local school bookkeeping tasks. This program will enable the school bookkeeper to perform complex fund accounting functions required to conform to the standard accounting guidelines, yet without the cumbersome time-consuming double entry. STIBookkeeper offers the following features: • Maintains multiple checkbooks and banks; • Writes checks; • Handles purchase orders and standard invoices; • Tracks encumbrances; • Creates receipts and deposits; • Handles inter-account transfers; • Handles returned checks; • Tracks account sponsors; • Maintains a school-level budget; • Maintains account balances; and • Provides for check reconciliation. In addition to these functions, STIBookkeeper includes a number of easily readable reports. These include receipt and disbursement lists, activity reports, transfer reports, monthly reports, and an annual end of year fiscal report. About this Document This document will outline the most common features available to the user. It will walk through the initial setup and provide instructions on how to use the software. Users will find that the program simplifies the accounting tasks required by outside entities to track the receipt and disbursement of funds. The program has the ability to perform multiple functions. However, the decision to implement certain aspects of the program is up to the individual user. For example, the user may set up purchase orders and standard invoices or use neither. Also, it is up to the user’s discretion to write checks by hand or to have the software print the checks. This document will supply an overview of STIBookkeeper. For further information, please contact STI Support at 877-844-0884. Fall 2006 STIBookkeeper STI_0906061710 Welcome to STIBookkeeper • 1