Elementary Bookkeeper & Front Office Lead

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in North Carolina is seeking an experienced bookkeeper/office administrator to manage financial records for an elementary school. You will handle payroll, accounts payable/receivable, budget monitoring and report preparation, while serving as HR liaison and front office coordinator.

The role requires strong Excel/Word skills, familiarity with Oracle or similar systems, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service to staff,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of bookkeeping/accounting experience are required.
• Two years of advanced clerical work experience is required.
• Associate’s degree in business/accounting is preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains complete and systematic records of all financial transactions as required by policies and laws.
• Reviews and reconciles accounts and budget reports monthly.
• Prepares complex financial correspondence for principal’s signature.
• Assists with budget development and transfers/amendments.
• Initiates and processes purchasing, payment requests, and contract documentation.
• Manages school checking account and reconciles with Oracle.
• Trains backup bookkeeper for Fund 6 duties.
• Acts as HR liaison, posting openings and onboarding new staff.
• Serves as front office coordinator and handles inquiries from staff and public.
• Administers prescribed medication to students as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Organization

Record keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

HR liaison

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in business/accounting

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System in North Carolina is seeking an experienced bookkeeper/office administrator to manage financial records for an elementary school. You will handle payroll, accounts payable/receivable, budget monitoring and report preparation, while serving as HR liaison and front office coordinator.

The role requires strong Excel/Word skills, familiarity with Oracle or similar systems, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service to staff,