Elementary School Bookkeeper: Detail-Oriented Finance Pro

DeKalb County School District; España; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to maintain financial records for John Lewis Elementary School. The role requires knowledge of cash-based or accrual accounting, ability to reconcile bank statements, and proficiency with MS Office.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential; collaboration with the Finance team is expected. Qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent preferred, a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of three

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in general office procedures, bookkeeping and computer entry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, posts, and monitors business transactions and budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Reconciles general fund accounts and submits reports for auditing.
• Processes deposits and payments for club and sponsor accounts.
• Manages multiple Title I budgets for the school.
• Prepares reports on cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable/receivable.
• Assists employees with payroll/attendance questions and issues.
• Coordinates substitute teacher assignments and maintains timesheets.
• Maintains receipt books and balances receipts at semester end.
• Maintains personnel/position-related paperwork (attendance, payroll, leave requests).
• Prepares files and receipt books for audit.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DeKalb County School District is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to maintain financial records for John Lewis Elementary School. The role requires knowledge of cash-based or accrual accounting, ability to reconcile bank statements, and proficiency with MS Office.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential; collaboration with the Finance team is expected. Qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent preferred, a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of three