High School Bookkeeper: Finances, Fees & Purchases

Sylvania; Payette (ID); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Payette High School is seeking a Bookkeeper to support financial and clerical operations for the school. The role maintains accurate district financial records, processes deposits and payments, and manages student activity accounts.

Responsibilities include purchasing support, collecting fees, and working with administration and the District Business Office to ensure transactions are properly documented and compliant with procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bookkeeping, accounting, cashiering, banking, clerical, or office experience preferred.
• Experience handling money and maintaining financial records is preferred.
• Experience working in a school or public-sector environment preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively use District financial, student information, and other electronic systems.
• Proficiency with standard office technology, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic recordkeeping.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally with students, families, staff, vendors, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling financial and student information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of school financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile school activity, club, athletic, and other assigned accounts.
• Record deposits, expenditures, transfers, and other financial transactions in the appropriate District system.
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions.
• Review financial records for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring correction.
• Prepare financial reports and account information for administrators, advisors, coaches, and authorized staff.
• Work with the District Business Office to reconcile school financial records and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Learning district systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

Payette High School is seeking a Bookkeeper to support financial and clerical operations for the school. The role maintains accurate district financial records, processes deposits and payments, and manages student activity accounts.

Responsibilities include purchasing support, collecting fees, and working with administration and the District Business Office to ensure transactions are properly documented and compliant with procedures.