School Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper

Washington County public Schools; Western Heights (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks an Administrative Assistant III at Western Heights Middle School. This 12-month, 8-hour per day role reports to the Building Administrator and performs clerical, bookkeeping, and confidentiality‑driven duties in a busy school office.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, 3 years of office experience, accurate typing and bookkeeping skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Synergy and related tools is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of office experience or advanced training.
• Accurate typing and keyboarding.
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Synergy or compatible database software.
• Knowledge of Board of Education policies, purchasing and accounting.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal and provide clerical support.
• Serve as school bookkeeper and manage financial records.
• Draft letters, memos and reports with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of school information.
• Respond to inquiries by phone and relay information accurately.
• Coordinate calendars and requisitions; manage attendance records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Synergy (Student Management System)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

OneNote

Outlook

Publisher

Google Apps

Google Suite

Video conferencing

Visio

Adobe

Job description

Washington County Public Schools seeks an Administrative Assistant III at Western Heights Middle School. This 12-month, 8-hour per day role reports to the Building Administrator and performs clerical, bookkeeping, and confidentiality‑driven duties in a busy school office.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, 3 years of office experience, accurate typing and bookkeeping skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Synergy and related tools is expected.