School Bookkeeper & Administrative Data Specialist

Wayne County Public Schools; Bearcreek (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support the school administration with accounting, clerical, and receptionist duties. The role reports to the Principal and requires a two-year degree with broad office experience in a complex environment.

The position emphasizes strong communication with staff, parents, and vendors, adherence to policies, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree required.
• Extensive, broad experience in an office environment with responsibility for a large variety of complex duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with school personnel, parents, and central office staff while complying with confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to manage tasks independently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies, and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Exhibit stellar customer service, responsiveness, and a helpful and friendly demeanor in all interactions with stakeholders.
• Compile data from a large variety of established sources.
• Review incoming correspondence to be informed of the supervisor's needs and activities, to delegate or bring to the supervisor's attention.
• Set and maintain files/records for a moderate number of subjects.
• Record a wide range of information requiring some computation.
• Operate a computer, selecting procedures and items to code and record.
• Compose a narrative using basic knowledge of word processing.
• Follow prescribed procedures for material orders and supplies.
• File and retrieve information/materials from an alphabetical, chronological, or numerical filing system
• Answer incoming phone lines and establish the needs of callers in order to refer them to the appropriate staff person for service.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Two-year degree

Job description

Wayne County Public Schools seeks a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support the school administration with accounting, clerical, and receptionist duties. The role reports to the Principal and requires a two-year degree with broad office experience in a complex environment.

The position emphasizes strong communication with staff, parents, and vendors, adherence to policies, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.