Accounting Associate II - Schools

WESTSIDE INTERMEDIATE; Hebron (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools WESTSIDE INTERMEDIATE in Hebron, Maryland, is seeking an Accounting Associate II with 3 years of bookkeeping experience. The role involves maintaining payroll data, handling general ledger entries, preparing financial reports, and processing invoices for payment.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, 12 months a year, with a complete benefits package. Requirements include a high school diploma, strong English, math, and communication skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with general ledger software and MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong business English spelling and punctuation.
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and math.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment including PA systems.

Responsibilities

• Write checks daily and make deposits, reconcile bank statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and reconcile accounts with staff.
• Maintain payroll information through automated timekeeping.
• Enter receipts and disbursements into the ledger system.
• Order supplies and serve as receiver for the school.
• Process purchase requisitions and invoice payments.
• Assist staff with mileage and expense reimbursements.
• Monitor balances for all funds and review with staff.
• Reconcile Procard statements and handle fixed assets accounting.
• Prepare audit reports and ensure fund balances meet policy.
• Answer calls, messages, and inquiries as needed.
• Prepare sales tax reports and payments per schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

General ledger software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Accounting Associate II - Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935317

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 1, 2026

Job Description

SALARY(Non negotiable)$37,437.40 - $59,095.40 with employee benefits package
Paygrade 8

HOURS12 months, 35 hours, 260 days
Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory Support Services collective bargaining unit
FLSA: Non exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Three (3) years of bookkeeping experience.
• Applicable post-secondary training may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting software, and other computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook e-mail.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping procedures and word processing.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills as well as in math computations.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to use public address system and various office machines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume daily responsibility for writing checks and making deposits. Reconcile bank statements and submit report to the board.
• Prepare monthly financial report on all transactions and reconcile/review accounts with appropriate staff.
• Maintain school’s payroll information through automated time keeping system.
• Enter receipts and disbursements into the automated general ledger system.
• Order supplies and serve as designated receiver for the school.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and invoice authorizations for processing of payment of invoices.
• Assist staff with submission of mileage and expense reimbursements.
• Monitor account balances for all General Fund and Special Revenue Funds assigned by the Board and review with appropriate staff.
• Reconcile Procard statements per the published schedule.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting.
• Prepare reports for audit at end of school year, making sure fund balance and cash balance are in accordance with Board of Education policy.
• Answer telephone, take messages, and answer inquiries within assigned scope of responsibilities.
• Prepare and submit sales tax report and related payment per the established schedule.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Trish Hastings , Accountant III
• CENTRAL OFFICE (NORTHGATE)
• Email: [e-mail]