School Bookkeeper & Budget Administrator

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper to provide accounting support at Seawell Elementary School. The role covers payroll processing, deposits, purchasing, and reconciliation while maintaining confidential school records.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational skills, and experience with bookkeeping software and MS Office. The position is an on-site, 12-month role within the district’s finance team.

Qualifications

• Requires basic bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Must understand budget development and fiscal procedures.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with payroll processing and purchasing documents.

Responsibilities

• Verify and record funds and prepare daily deposits.
• Process time entries for biweekly and monthly payroll.
• Process purchase requisitions and verify purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement card records and reconcile monthly statements.
• Assist auditors and support budget development and reporting.
• Collaborate with administration to monitor the school budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Payroll software

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

LINQ

ERP software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Google Drive/Docs/Sheets

Frontline sub management

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper to provide accounting support at Seawell Elementary School. The role covers payroll processing, deposits, purchasing, and reconciliation while maintaining confidential school records.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational skills, and experience with bookkeeping software and MS Office. The position is an on-site, 12-month role within the district’s finance team.