Head Bookkeeper of Accounts/Payroll

Belchertown Public Schools; Belchertown (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Belchertown Public Schools is seeking an experienced Head Bookkeeper of Accounts/Payroll in Belchertown, MA. The role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and will manage district finances and payroll.

Key duties include maintaining all funds in Munis, preparing monthly reports for state and retirement agencies, and collaborating with teachers, staff and administrators. Starting date is immediate with a salary range of $57,000 to $70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing district payroll is preferred.
• Associate degree is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial transactions for all funds in Munis.
• Process payroll in compliance with contracts and bargaining schedules.
• Prepare monthly reports for state and retirement agencies.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and administrators.
• Assist with financial reporting for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Work with Town Accountant and Town Treasurer.
• Share in general office duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Munis accounting software

Job description

Belchertown Public Schools Belchertown Public Schools - Belchertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Head Bookkeeper of Accounts/Payroll

Job Details

Job ID: 5954822

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Belchertown Public School District is seeking to hire an experienced bookkeeper who will also process the District payroll. The Head Bookkeeper of Accounts/Payroll will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serves an important role in the administration of the District's finances.
• Manages all financial transactions for all funds in the Munis accounting payroll system.
• Monitors accounting activities for payroll, accounts payable, general fund budget, grants and special accounts.
• Completes budget entry, account transfers and journal entries as needed.
• Computes and processes payroll for in compliance with employment contracts and collective bargaining schedules.
• Completes required monthly reports to state and other retirement agencies.
• Sets up and manages grants in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, staff and school and district administrators.
• Contributes to staff morale through prompt and thorough resolution of employee requests.
• Responsible for financial reporting for Medicaid reimbursement program.
• Works in conjunction with the Town Accountant and Town Treasurer.
• Shares in general office duties and performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $57,000 to $70,000

Job Descriptions can be found at: https://www.belchertownps.org/?s=Job+Descriptions

Position Type: Full-time

Administration > Business/Finance

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brian Cameron , Superintendent
• 14 Maple Street
• Belchertown, Massachusetts 01007
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]