Central Office _ Bookkeeper (Athletics) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage payroll processing, post and reconcile financial transactions, and prepare routine financial reports for district operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with substantial related experience; an associate degree is preferred. The role may involve front office duties and collaboration with procurement to stay within budget, with opportunities to suggest improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6 years of related experience required.
• Associate degree preferred with 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing with daily input and weekly timesheets.
• Verify, allocate, and post business transactions to subsidiary accounts.
• Reconcile and balance bank statements and financial records for accuracy.
• Compile reports showing cash receipts/expenditures, payables/receivables, and profit/loss.
• Coordinate procurement of supplies/equipment within budgets.
• Perform bookkeeping duties and manage funds for school safety or medical personnel when applicable.
• Handle front office tasks as needed for efficient operations.
• Suggest process improvements and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

Office administration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Bookkeeper.

Salary Grade/Schedule

Unified 113

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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.