Elementary School Bookkeeper: Budgets & Payroll

DeKalb County School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District invites applications for a School Bookkeeper at Snapfinger Elementary School. The role maintains records of financial transactions, ensures accurate accounting practices, and supports budgeting and reporting within the school system.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree or equivalent, at least three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, and strong MS Office skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in office procedures, bookkeeping, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, posts, and monitors transactions; maintains budgets, payroll, and purchases.
• Reconciles general fund accounts and prepares reports for auditing.
• Receives money, processes deposits, and handles check requests for various accounts.
• Manages multiple Title I budgets and compiles financial statistics and reports.
• Assists with payroll/attendance questions and acts as liaison to the Finance Department.

Skills

Detail oriented

Bookkeeping

MS Office

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

DeKalb County School District invites applications for a School Bookkeeper at Snapfinger Elementary School. The role maintains records of financial transactions, ensures accurate accounting practices, and supports budgeting and reporting within the school system.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree or equivalent, at least three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, and strong MS Office skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities are essential.