Bookkeeper (ELEM: 2026-2027)

MISSION ROAD ELEMENTARY; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Road Elementary in Cartersville, GA is hiring a Bookkeeper for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports supervisory and administrative staff, handles purchasing, payments, ledgers, and deposits, and ensures compliance with laws and board policies.

The position requires a high school diploma (bookkeeping certification preferred), strong math/computer skills, and excellent organization and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping certification preferred.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and review check requests.
• Prepare checks to pay bills and post ledgers.
• Reconcile monthly and yearly accounts; maintain balanced accounts.
• Receive, count, record, and deposit monies collected.
• Follow federal, state laws and local Board policies; attend meetings/trainings.
• Compile financial information for the school site as requested.
• Request quotes for providing cost information to secure needed items.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping certification preferred

Job description

Bookkeeper (ELEM: 2026-2027)

Bartow County Schools Mission Road Elementary - Cartersville, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958642

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Bookkeeper for the 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION(S): Mission RoadES

JOB DETAILS: 198Days - Classified Salary Schedule C3

START DATE: December 1, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs a variety of secretarial/clerical duties to support supervisory and administrative personnel in handling daily activities; Processes purchase orders, reviews check requests for proper documentation; Prepares checks to pay bills; Post ledgers; Reconciles monthly and yearly accounts and maintains balanced accounts; Receives, counts, records, and deposits all monies collected; Follows all federal, state laws and local Board policies; Compiles financial information for school site as requested; Participates in meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for information to perform job functions; Requests quotes for providing cost information to secure needed items for school site; Maintains prompt and regular attendance; Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERINCE, TRAINING AND/OR SKILLS: High school diploma, Technical/Bookkeeping certification preferred; Strong math and computer skills; Excellent organizational skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Detailed oriented

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required