School Bookkeeping & Budget Coordinator

Central Academy Middle School; Fincastle (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Botetourt County Public Schools in Botetourt County, Virginia, seeks a Full-Time Clerical/School Bookkeeper (12/260/8) for Central Academy Middle School in Fincastle. The role supports financial accounting, budget reporting, and school operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The position offers a salary range of $28,801 to $56,773 per year and requires a High School Diploma with bookkeeping knowledge; Munis and Power School experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and budget analysis.
• Ability to create computer spreadsheets and reports.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment.
• Understanding of standard office procedures and data processing.
• Ability to post accounts and perform mathematical computations accurately.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop a budget for the fiscal year with the principal and provide monthly reports.
• Audit club and class accounts and related accounts as needed.
• Maintain contact with school personnel, parents, students and vendors.
• Prepare records for annual school board audit.
• Record receipts and disbursements on computer accounting program.
• Prepare daily deposits and monthly bank reconciliations and financial statements.
• Monitor staff and financial procedures as required.
• Oversee field trip payments and record-keeping.
• Provide updated W-9 information to the school board office.

Skills

Accounting procedures

Budget analysis

Spreadsheets & reports

Bookkeeping terminology

Office procedures

Post accounts & calculations

Vendor communication

Staff collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Munis

Power School

Job description

Botetourt County Public Schools in Botetourt County, Virginia, seeks a Full-Time Clerical/School Bookkeeper (12/260/8) for Central Academy Middle School in Fincastle. The role supports financial accounting, budget reporting, and school operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The position offers a salary range of $28,801 to $56,773 per year and requires a High School Diploma with bookkeeping knowledge; Munis and Power School experience are preferred.