School Compliance Financial Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking a Bookkeeper in Memphis, TN. The role involves overseeing financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and mentoring new bookkeepers. Candidates must have a High School diploma and 3 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can substitute for some experience. This is a vital position that supports accurate financial management in schools.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a bookkeeper in a school setting or equivalent.
• Ability to adhere to the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual.
• Mentoring skills to guide new bookkeepers.

Responsibilities

• Process financial activity for the school.
• Ensure operational and fiscal compliance.
• Mentor new bookkeepers.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Purpose and Scope

This position has a dual reporting relationship to the Director of School Compliance and the Principal. Primary responsibility is being the bookkeeper in one school handling larger amounts of money to process the financial activity for the school to support consistent bookkeeping practices that lead to operational and fiscal compliance. Must strictly adhere by law to the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual. Serves as a mentor to new bookkeepers in other schools.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of direct experience serving as a bookkeeper in a Shelby County School, or equivalent for a total of 3 years.

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.