School Bookkeeper & Financial Operations Specialist

TrulyHired; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks a skilled accounting/bookkeeping professional to maintain and analyze financial records for local school funds. You will follow GCPS policies and advise school leadership on financial status and compliance.

The role involves processing transactions, supporting annual budgets, managing deposits, and preparing monthly financial reports with attention to accuracy and timeliness. Excel proficiency and GAAP knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Experience with local school accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for local school funds.
• Process transactions in local school accounting software in line with GCPS policies.
• Assist principals with budget processes and financial advisement.
• Verify and deposit funds; manage disbursements and vendor invoices.
• Generate monthly financial reports and participate in year-end reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance Operations and provide data for audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reports

Report writing

Independence

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related post secondary education preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP software

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seeks a skilled accounting/bookkeeping professional to maintain and analyze financial records for local school funds. You will follow GCPS policies and advise school leadership on financial status and compliance.

The role involves processing transactions, supporting annual budgets, managing deposits, and preparing monthly financial reports with attention to accuracy and timeliness. Excel proficiency and GAAP knowledge are valued.