Part-Time Food Services Bookkeeper for School District

Dennis-Yarmouth-Regional-School-District; South Yarmouth (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a Food Services Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations for the district's food service program in South Yarmouth, MA. You will handle invoicing, cash receipts, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and district standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with preferred associate or bachelor’s in accounting or related field and at least four years of

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible bookkeeping, financial accounting, or administrative office experience, preferably in a municipal, school district, or public sector setting.
• Technical & Financial Skills: Proficiency in maintaining general ledgers, balancing journal entries, reconciliations, and preparing financial statements and cost reports.
• Accounting Software: Familiarity with school/municipal ERP systems (e.g., Infinite Visions, MUNIS, or similar).
• Cross-Functional Backup: Knowledge of payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and cash receipts handling.
• IT & Data Management: Proficiency in backups, digital archives, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Audit & Compliance: Ability to compile schedules for audits; familiarity with grant reporting and fund accounting.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Records daily sales.
• Maintain general ledger accounts.
• Generate monthly financial statements, expenditure reports, and cost-per-meal analyses for management.
• Prepare financial documentation and schedules for audits.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets.
• Operate POS software and financial systems to keep records accurate.
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts with Treasurer.
• Verify vendor invoices, match POs, and issue payments.
• Balance register drawers and prepare daily deposits with Treasurer.
• Track inventory costs, food expenditures, and labor costs.
• Resolve billing discrepancies with vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial accounting

Spreadsheet proficiency

Public sector experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Infinite Visions

MUNIS

Excel

Job description

The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a Food Services Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations for the district's food service program in South Yarmouth, MA. You will handle invoicing, cash receipts, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and district standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with preferred associate or bachelor’s in accounting or related field and at least four years of