School Bookkeeper & Budget Administrator

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson High School within DeKalb County School District is seeking a Bookkeeper to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations while maintaining accurate financial records and processes.

The role handles payroll, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting, with collaboration across administrative teams to support school operations and compliance with laws and district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3-6 years of related experience, OR Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Education with 1-4 years of related experience required

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll functions, including collecting information, processing statements, and maintaining data for employees and substitutes.
• Oversee financial management tasks such as budgeting, accounting, handling school funds, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate procurement processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, vendor quotes, and purchasing supplies.
• Maintain and analyze budget accounts to ensure accurate financial records and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Serve as a liaison for various administrative support roles related to human resources requests, attendance protocols, and school bookkeeping.
• Administer attendance systems to meet district expectations for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide administrative support for school activities as required.
• Ensure that all tasks completed comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in projects related to the development of new tools or processes aimed at improving efficiency within the organization.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Budgets

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting

Job description

Stephenson High School within DeKalb County School District is seeking a Bookkeeper to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations while maintaining accurate financial records and processes.

The role handles payroll, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting, with collaboration across administrative teams to support school operations and compliance with laws and district policies.