Impactful School Activity Funds Bookkeeper

Lamar County School District; Purvis (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar County School District is seeking an Activity Funds Bookkeeper to support the Business Office operations. The role involves handling activity funds, processing requisitions, direct payables, and preparing monthly reconciliation reports for the Chief Financial Officer.

The position requires a high school diploma with accounting education preferred and experience in school/government settings recommended. Proficiency with MySchoolBucks, GoFan, and DragonFly is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's in accounting or related business degree preferred.
• School business or governmental experience preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist school bookkeepers in daily activity funds operations and coding.
• Enter requisitions, board approvals and direct payables.
• Reconcile cash monthly and prepare reports for CFO.
• Administer online platforms: MySchoolBucks, GoFan, DragonFly.
• Maintain fidelity bonds and support audits as needed.
• Attend to duties per district policies and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in accounting

Tools

MySchoolBucks

GoFan

DragonFly

Job description

Lamar County School District is seeking an Activity Funds Bookkeeper to support the Business Office operations. The role involves handling activity funds, processing requisitions, direct payables, and preparing monthly reconciliation reports for the Chief Financial Officer.

The position requires a high school diploma with accounting education preferred and experience in school/government settings recommended. Proficiency with MySchoolBucks, GoFan, and DragonFly is desired.