Carbon Hill Elem/Jr High - Bookkeeper

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Carbon Hill (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker County Public School System is seeking a School Bookkeeper who is proficient with office software and double-entry accounting. The role supports the principal and CSFO with budgeting, reporting, and vendor payments, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include SIS PowerSchool usage for attendance, monthly financial statements, cash handling, bank deposits, and reconciliations. A high school diploma or GED is required; training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of double-entry accounting and financial procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with office hardware/software and ability to learn new systems.
• Experience with school accounting practices and budget reporting.
• Capacity to interact with vendors, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Use SIS PowerSchool attendance programs and office software.
• Assist the principal with budget monitoring, amendments, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and complete accounting duties.
• Process purchase orders, vendor payments, and records for accounts payable.
• Handle cash, bank deposits, and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare forms and monthly reports for the Central Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned; participate in required training.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Budget reporting

Office software proficiency

Communicate under pressure

Independent worker

Vendor & public interaction

Plan & organize work

Learn and apply procedures

SIS PowerSchool proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SIS PowerSchool

Job description

Classified Position - School Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper: Knowledge, skills, abilities required - Must be technologically proficient (utilize all office hardware and software), have the ability to learn and apply the Alabama State Department of Education Accounting/Finance Procedures; have a complete understanding of double entry accounting procedures; possess and display the ability to communicate and perform under pressure and meet deadlines; have and demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; interact well with other employees, vendors and the public; plan and organize work efficiently and effectively; develop and apply procedures as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to: Utilize "SIS PowerSchool" office and attendance programs; assist the principal in preparing, monitoring, amending, and reporting all school budgets; prepare monthly financial statements; perform all required accounting and related responsibilities; install and maintain all software and updates for accounting programs; perform clerical duties of the moderate variety and complexity; process purchase orders and maintain appropriate purchasing records; process and make vendor payments for accounts payable and maintain appropriate records; handle cash payments for accounts payable and maintain appropriate records; handle cash and make bank deposits; monitor bank accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliations; prepare such forms and monthly reports as may be required for the Central Office; perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Chief School Financial Officer. A test may be given covering appropriate knowledge and skills. Should a test be required, all applicants will be provided timely and complete notice. The successful applicant must be willing to participate in all training sessions required by the Walker County School System and the Alabama State Department of Education. Must have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Reports to Principal and/or CSFO/Asst. CSFO

Duty Days - 212

Salary - According to Walker County Schools Salary Schedule.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Walker County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Walker County Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30th.

**Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the WCBOE and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law.

THE WALKER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.