Central Office _ Bookkeeper (Athletics) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to maintain and reconcile financial records, prepare financial reports, and manage payroll and benefits.

The role requires a high school diploma with significant related experience or an associate degree with related experience; strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and six (6) years of related experience required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with four (4) years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing with accurate daily input and weekly timesheets.
• Verify, allocate, and post business transactions to subsidiary accounts from invoices and receipts.
• Reconcile and balance bank statements and financial records for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports showing cash receipts/expenditures, AP/AR, and profit/loss.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Accounts reconciliation

Education

High school diploma + 6 years related experience

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Bookkeeper. Salary Grade/Schedule : Unified 113 Salary Schedules : Click Here. The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Bookkeeper. Perform routine and non-routine tasks pertaining to the maintenance and reconciliation of financial records and accounts. Prepare financial reports and manage payroll and benefits. Perform duties with moderate to little supervision as an experienced individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage payroll processing, ensuring accurate daily input and maintenance of weekly timesheets.
• Verify, allocate, and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts from documents such as sales slips and invoices.
• Reconcile and balance accounts, including bank statements and financial records, for accuracy and compliance.
• Compile reports showing statistics like cash receipts/expenditures, accounts payable/receivable, profit/loss, and other related activities.
• Coordinate procurement of supplies/equipment while adhering to budgets and managing financial resources effectively.
• Perform bookkeeping duties and manage funds specific to school safety or medical personnel where applicable.
• Perform front office tasks as necessary for efficient workplace operation.
• Provide insight on process improvements and successful outcomes and make recommendations for solutions as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and six (6) years of related experience required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with four (4) years of related experience preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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