Bookkeeper V, Middle School (425D) [198]

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Austell (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District—Cooper Middle School in Austell, GA, is hiring a Bookkeeper V to maintain financial transactions and records for the local middle school.

The role requires 3–5 years in bookkeeping, strong Excel and accounting knowledge, and collaboration with the Principal and Leadership department. Salary on Local School Clerical schedule; 198 work days; monthly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years’ financial or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Written and oral communication; computer skills (Excel); accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all financial transactions and records per school and district guidelines.
• Collects and deposits school funds; posts receipts and disbursements.
• Verifies vendor invoices and ensures timely payments.
• Prepares monthly financial reports and district payments by deadline.
• Assists with budget development and month-end close procedures.

Skills

Communication

Accounting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper V, Middle School (425D) [198]

Cobb County School District COOPER MIDDLE SCHOOL - 0326 - Austell, Georgia

Job Details

Job ID: 5968888
Application Deadline: Dec 02, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 4, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Bookkeeper V, Middle School

JOB CODE: 425D

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Local School Clerical

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORK DAYS: 198

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: Rank V (NC55)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Maintains financial transactions and records for the local middle school.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED required


• Certification/License Required: None


• Experience: 3-5 years’ financial or bookkeeping experience preferred


• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities


• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; computer skills (Excel); accounting

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.


• Maintains all financial transactions and records in accordance with the Local School Accounting Standard Operating Procedures manual, Local School Accounting Chart of Accounts, Financial Services online Bookkeeper modules, and CCSD Board Policies and Administrative Rules.


• Collects funds from students, parents, staff, community organizations, individuals and student support organizations; collects funds for school clubs; processes all school money and prepares deposits; posts all receipts and disbursements to the local school accounting program.


• Ensures prepared deposits are properly secured in the primary school safe; assists with scheduled armored car pickups; follows procedures and processes required documentation regarding primary school safe. Performs daily verification of deposits and disbursements to school’s bank account.


• Reconciles online student activity payments.


• Verifies vendor invoices and resolves any discrepancies. Ensures invoices are paid in accordance with the terms of payment.


• Routes all purchase requests with attached supporting documentation to the Principal for approval. Verifies funds are available for all purchase requests and check requests prior to processing orders and payments.


• Processes and posts approved monthly purchase card transactions; processes all approved orders, including online orders and purchase orders.


• Submits monthly financial reports and District payments to the appropriate central office department by the required deadline.


• Ensures District Performance Contracts are completed and processed for services provided to the local school.


• Assists Principal with budget development.


• Works with the backup Bookkeeper to ensure they are familiar and able to perform the essential bookkeeping duties in the absence of the school Bookkeeper.


• Mentors Temporary Support Bookkeepers as needed.


• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

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Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 514 Glover Street


• Marietta, Georgia 30060


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• Email: [e-mail]