Interim Bookkeeper (DES)

Dickson County Schools; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickson County Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain campus financial records and oversee activity funds at a school site.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of bookkeeping principles, and the ability to process deposits, generate reports, and support budget preparation. This 11-month, 220-day contract offers standard responsibilities in a district setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance.
• Ability to use software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and do word processing.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and systematic records of campus financial transactions according to established procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Process and account for all money generated and distributed in school-sponsored activities, including receipt of cash and preparing and making cash deposits.
• Prepare gate boxes for all athletic events and process direct pay requests for officials.
• Maintain inventory of campus fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare monthly and other periodic campus financial reports.
• Assist with campus budget preparation.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Bookkeeping basics

Typing/10-key

Spreadsheet/Word processing

Record keeping

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Bookkeeper

Reports To

Principal

Dept/School

Assigned School

Employment

220 Day Contract

Calendar

11 months / 220 Days

Salary Grade

16 (Classified)

Date Revised

11/18/2025

Primary Purpose

Perform general bookkeeping and maintain campus financial records, including campus activity funds.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or receipt of a high school equivalency credential approved by the State Board of Education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices
• Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance
• Ability to use software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and do word processing
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Accounting

1. Maintain complete and systematic records of campus financial transactions according to established procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Process and account for all money generated and distributed in school-sponsored activities, including receipt of cash and preparing and making cash deposits.
3. Prepare gate boxes for all athletic events and process direct pay requests for officials.
4. Maintain inventory of campus fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.

Records

1. Prepare monthly and other periodic campus financial reports.
2. Assist with campus budget preparation.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard office equipment including personal computer

Posture

Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment

May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.