12-Month School Bookkeeper — Payroll & Budget Support

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Rashkis Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a School Bookkeeper for a one-year assignment. The position handles budget and payroll duties, processing time entries and ensuring accurate deposits.

You will maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, manage purchasing documentation, and support external audits while preserving confidentiality and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to analyze spending patterns and prepare budgets.
• Experience with payroll and accounts payable/receivable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process time entries for staff payroll biweekly and monthly.
• Verify and deposit funds collected for field trips, fines, and fees.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Assist auditors and prepare corrective actions.
• Support budget development and financial reporting throughout the year.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Accounting software

LINQ

ERP software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Google Drive/Docs/Sheets

Frontline sub management system

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Rashkis Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a School Bookkeeper for a one-year assignment. The position handles budget and payroll duties, processing time entries and ensuring accurate deposits.

You will maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, manage purchasing documentation, and support external audits while preserving confidentiality and adhering to district policies.