Elementary School Bookkeeper: Precise & Budget-Savvy

Smithville Elementary School PTO, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis Elementary School is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records reflecting daily transactions and to ensure proper accounting practices.

The role requires experience with bank reconciliations, budgets, and payroll support, plus proficiency in MS Office. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively with staff and the Finance Department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Verifies, posts, and records financial transactions and budgets.
• Reconciles general fund accounts and prepares reports for audit.
• Receives and deposits funds; processes bill payments and purchase orders.
• Manages multiple school budgets including Title I where applicable.
• Prepares financial reports showing receipts, expenditures, payables and receivables.
• Assists staff with payroll/attendance inquiries and maintains records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Accounting basics

Bank reconciliation

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

John Lewis Elementary School is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records reflecting daily transactions and to ensure proper accounting practices.

The role requires experience with bank reconciliations, budgets, and payroll support, plus proficiency in MS Office. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively with staff and the Finance Department.