2026-2027 SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER

Applitrack; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlanta Public School System is seeking a School Bookkeeper at South Atlanta High School to maintain accurate accounting records, support administration, and ensure compliance with district policies.

The role oversees budgets, payroll, purchases, and reporting using Lawson, Kronos and Aesop; requires a high school diploma and 1 year of experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail for district-wide financial operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience, preferably in K-12.
• Knowledge of GAAP and monthly financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of accounting transactions and ensure compliance with district policies.
• Verify, allocate, and post business transactions; manage school budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and ensure purchasing procedures are followed.
• Reconcile general fund accounts and balance accounts.
• Assist with payroll/attendance questions and liaise with Finance Department.
• Prepare files for audits and maintain receipt books.
• Provide on-site support during regular business hours and as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budget management

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Position Type: SCHOOL SUPPORT (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)/ BOOKKEEPER

Date Posted: 9/28/2026

Location: South Atlanta High School (High-Needs School)

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Bookkeeper provides support to school administration by maintaining accurate records of accounting transactions, ensuring that financial activities comply with district policies and procedures, applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and preparing reports for school administration and other stakeholders as required. Coordinates the implementation of accounting controls, administers school budgets and provides oversight of district systems (Lawson, Kronos and Aesop).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: N/A.
• WORK EXPERIENCE: 1 year work experience in related field. Accounting experience within a K-12 environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, budget practices and financial reporting
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to possess strong organizational skills
• Possess strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and various integrated applications
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Attention to detail and organized

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides support to school administration by maintaining accurate records of accounting transactions, ensuring that financial activities comply with district policies and procedures, applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and preparing reports for school administration and other stakeholders as required.
• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions as well as maintains and monitors school budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Prepares purchase requisitions ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and regulations.
• Reconciles and balances all general fund accounts to ensure compliance.
• Receives money and makes timely deposits for various student activity accounts.
• Processes check requests for bill payments and orders for various accounts.
• Executes and oversees multiple budgets for the school.
• Compiles reports and records to display relevant statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Assists employees with payroll/attendance questions and issues.
• Serves as the school liaison to the Finance Department; oversees proper compliance at school level for all monetary transactions ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Maintains receipt books; distributes to staff/club sponsors when needed; insures receipts are written properly; balances receipt books at the end of each semester.
• Reports to the Principal any irregularities and/or situations of non-compliance with policies or procedures.
• Prepares files and receipt books for audit.
• Responsible for wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students. Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer. Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict. Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress. Remote Work Requirements: Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.

DEI STATEMENT

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.