School Bookkeeper: Budgets, Payroll & Finances

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward L. Bouie Theme School in DeKalb County is seeking a detailed Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions and support school budgets. The role requires knowledge of basic cash-based or accrual accounting, reconciliations, and strong MS Office skills.

You will coordinate with the Finance Department and assist with payroll questions, reporting to school leadership. Three years of related experience and an associate degree or equivalent are preferred; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent completed college coursework in office procedures or bookkeeping preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions and maintains budgets.
• Reconciles general fund accounts and submits reports for auditing.
• Receives money, deposits, processes payments, and handles payroll questions.
• Maintains budget records and prepares financial reports for audits.
• Acts as liaison to the Finance Department for monetary transactions.

Skills

MS Office

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Edward L. Bouie Theme School in DeKalb County is seeking a detailed Bookkeeper to manage daily financial transactions and support school budgets. The role requires knowledge of basic cash-based or accrual accounting, reconciliations, and strong MS Office skills.

You will coordinate with the Finance Department and assist with payroll questions, reporting to school leadership. Three years of related experience and an associate degree or equivalent are preferred; a high school diploma is required.