District Bookkeeper: Purchasing & Receivables Expert

Young World Physical Education; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lisa Academy Charter Schools in Little Rock, AR seeks a District Bookkeeper – Purchasing & Receivables to support the district’s financial operations. The role reports to the Senior Director of Finance and collaborates with Accounts Payable and Finance teams.

Responsibilities include purchasing, requisitions, purchase orders, receivables, deposits, and related records, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and internal controls. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing, or related financial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing and accounts receivable principles.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial software.
• eFinance experience is highly preferred.
• School district or governmental finance experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy, coding, approvals, and documentation.
• Enter, track, and follow up on purchase orders and change orders to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Review purchasing transactions and coordinate corrections with staff.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure purchasing documentation is accurate and complete for payment processing.
• Process accounts receivable records, batch receipts, and deposits and maintain supporting documentation.
• Review account coding and financial transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist staff with purchasing procedures, purchase orders, change orders, and related questions.
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with reconciliations and reports.
• Ensure compliance with district financial policies, purchasing procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Purchasing

Accounts Receivable

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Financial software

Job description

Lisa Academy Charter Schools in Little Rock, AR seeks a District Bookkeeper – Purchasing & Receivables to support the district’s financial operations. The role reports to the Senior Director of Finance and collaborates with Accounts Payable and Finance teams.

Responsibilities include purchasing, requisitions, purchase orders, receivables, deposits, and related records, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and internal controls. Immediate start.