School Bookkeeper & Financial Operations Lead

Mysmarthire; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mysmarthire seeks a School Bookkeeper to perform general accounting and administrative duties in the School System, following the TN Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual and board policy. The role requires initiative, good judgment in scheduling work, and helping students or teachers with problems.

This position reports to the Principal and supports budgeting, accounts, and financial reporting across school accounts, clubs, and activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and the TN Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual.
• Ability to plan work with initiative and good judgment.
• Experience assisting students or teachers with financial problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs bookkeeping activities: create purchase orders, receipts, deposits, journals, and monthly balance sheets.
• Manage vendor payments, verify amounts, and schedule deliveries.
• Reconcile bank statements and school accounts; assist with year-end closing.
• Prepare and review reports for the Board and State accounting requirements.
• Oversee student activity funds and school fundraising reports.
• Provide back-up support to other school administrative staff.
• Assist with budget development and monitor expenditures and revenue.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Bank reconciliation

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Job description

Mysmarthire seeks a School Bookkeeper to perform general accounting and administrative duties in the School System, following the TN Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual and board policy. The role requires initiative, good judgment in scheduling work, and helping students or teachers with problems.

This position reports to the Principal and supports budgeting, accounts, and financial reporting across school accounts, clubs, and activities.