Finance-Savvy School Office Manager

Charles County Public Schools; Nanjemoy (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Public Schools is seeking a Secretary to the Principal in Maryland. The position is a 12-month, non-exempt role, operating as the office manager for the principal and coordinating daily finances, payroll, and communications with central offices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in bookkeeping or office management; budgeting and cash handling experience is preferred. Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping or office management required.
• Experience with budgets, payroll, and cash handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as office manager.
• Prepares correspondence and other documents as required.
• Maintains files and records related to principal’s accountability.
• Responds to requests and maintains open communication with the Office of School Administration and Leadership (OSAL).
• Meets payroll deadlines, manages school finances including daily bookkeeping, preparing monthly and annual financial reports, tracking the school budget, placing school orders, and undergoing annual audits.
• Answers phone, takes accurate messages, welcomes, and assists visitors to the school.
• Receives, sorts and forwards mail and messages for the school staff.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance and dependability.
• Performs other duties as prescribed by the school principal.

Skills

Office management

Public relations

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Charles County Public Schools is seeking a Secretary to the Principal in Maryland. The position is a 12-month, non-exempt role, operating as the office manager for the principal and coordinating daily finances, payroll, and communications with central offices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in bookkeeping or office management; budgeting and cash handling experience is preferred. Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication are required.