Elementary Bookkeeper 2026-2027

Elkhorn Elementary; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhorn Elementary in Frankfort, Kentucky is seeking an Elementary Bookkeeper for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the administrator and involves receiving and disbursing funds, posting and accounting tasks, and related secretarial duties.

Starting Jan 1, 2027, the position operates on a 225 days per year, 7.5 hours per day schedule with a classified salary. A state and national background check, plus CAN check, are required by Kentucky law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge in operations of office machines.
• Competency in the skills of bookkeeping, filing, maintaining records, organizational skills, written and oral communications.
• Public relation skills including the ability to relate to people, demonstrate positive interaction skills, and utilize human relation skills in contacts with the public.

Responsibilities

• Keeps receipts and disbursements records for all funds.
• Maintains internal accounts records within the system.
• Tracks employee attendance and payroll deductions.
• Maintains payroll records and writes monthly reports.
• Issues checks and prepares financial reports.
• Orders supplies and handles supervisor correspondence.
• Maintains sick leave records for staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office equipment

Record keeping

Written communications

Public relations

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Elementary Bookkeeper 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939543
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

JOB TITLE

Bookkeeper / School Secretary II

REPORTS TO

Administrator

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

Classified Salary Schedule

Grade 101

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

225 X 7.5

EXEMPT STATUS

Non Exempt

JOB CLASS CODE

7165

7777

7778

7779

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Classified

DATE APPROVED

BASIC FUNCTION

The bookkeeper, under the supervision of the administrator, is responsible for the receipt and disbursement of all funds accruing. They are additionally responsible for all posting and accounting procedures involved in the handling of all funds and general secretarial duties assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps records of receipt and disbursement of all money received by the Franklin County Board of Education.


• Keeps records of internal accounting or all individual accounts within the system.


• Keeps records of individual’s attendance at work.


• Maintains records of individual payroll deductions.


• Maintains payroll records.


• Writes checks and makes monthly financial reports.


• Orders supplies.


• Does typing and other correspondence for the supervisor.


• Keeps records of sick leave for teachers.


• Performs other specific duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Knowledge in operations of office machines.


• Competency in the skills of bookkeeping, filing, maintaining records, organizational skills, written and oral communications.


• Public relation skills including the ability to relate to people, demonstrate positive interaction skills, and utilize human relation skills in contacts with the public.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.56 to $26.06 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andy Bradley , Principal


• Elkhorn Elementary


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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