School Bookkeeper: Budget & SAF Finance Specialist

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a Bookkeeper (High School) to manage accounting for cost center and student activity funds. You will process deposits, requisitions, and expenditures, reconcile accounts, and support audits.

Collaboration with school leadership and district offices is essential to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting. Applicants should have at least 3 years of budget/accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in budget management/accounting.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Generates and maintains accurate financial records for cost center and SAF funds.
• Receives, verifies and processes SAF deposits daily.
• Reviews requisitions for purchase for completeness and funds availability.
• Processes SAF purchases, writes checks, and maintains documentation.
• Tracks and reconciles SAF transactions with bank activity monthly.
• Maintains cost center and SAF records for annual audit and 1099 reporting.
• Coordinates with sponsors, athletic director and manager to ensure compliance.
• Reconciles payroll data with timekeeper and assists in payroll processes.
• Assists in developing the cost center budget with leadership.
• Maintains records for School Purchasing Cards and SAF Purchasing cards.

Skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fulton County Schools seeks a Bookkeeper (High School) to manage accounting for cost center and student activity funds. You will process deposits, requisitions, and expenditures, reconcile accounts, and support audits.

Collaboration with school leadership and district offices is essential to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting. Applicants should have at least 3 years of budget/accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.