School Bookkeeper & Budget Administrator

DeKalb County School District; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District's Stephenson Elementary is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions, budgets, and reporting for the school. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication.

Successful candidate will balance accounts, reconcile bank statements, handle payroll questions, and support

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in office procedures, bookkeeping or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience with school budgets and payroll is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, posts, and monitors budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Reconciles general fund accounts; submits reports for auditing.
• Receives money and deposits for club/sponsor accounts; processes payments.
• Oversees multiple Title I budgets for the school.
• Prepares reports showing cash receipts and expenditures.
• Assists staff with payroll/attendance questions.
• Coordinates substitute teacher assignments and maintains timesheets.
• Maintains receipt books and prepares audit files.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Accounting principles

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

3+ years accounting experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DeKalb County School District's Stephenson Elementary is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions, budgets, and reporting for the school. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication.

Successful candidate will balance accounts, reconcile bank statements, handle payroll questions, and support