Elementary School Finance & Admin Coordinator

careers-wcpss; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a skilled bookkeeping and HR liaison to perform advanced clerical and financial tasks in an elementary school. You will maintain financial records, process payroll, and serve as the front office coordinator.

The role requires strong knowledge of accounting practices, Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential information while supporting staff, parents, students, and the community.

Qualifications

• Must have strong bookkeeping/accounting knowledge and experience in a busy office.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete, systematic records of all financial transactions; reconcile accounts and budget reports.
• Analyze and reconcile school budget reports for compliance with fiscal requirements.
• Prepare payroll and HR-related tasks; serve as HR liaison and front office coordinator.
• Assist in budget development, transfers, and amendments; manage purchasing processes and vendor interactions.
• Handle school contracts, payments, and transactions with proper documentation and budget codes.
• Monitor checkings accounts and reconciliation; support audits.
• Train backup bookkeeper for Fund 6 duties; respond to staff inquiries on financial policies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Organization

Record-keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Policy knowledge

Independent judgment

HR liaison

Payroll processing

Front office coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Two years bookkeeping experience

Two years advanced clerical work

Associate’s degree in business/accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a skilled bookkeeping and HR liaison to perform advanced clerical and financial tasks in an elementary school. You will maintain financial records, process payroll, and serve as the front office coordinator.

The role requires strong knowledge of accounting practices, Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential information while supporting staff, parents, students, and the community.