School Finance & Admin Secretary (Bookkeeper)

KENDRICK MIDDLE; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools, Kendrick Middle in Jonesboro, GA, seeks a School Secretary II - Bookkeeper to manage school-level bookkeeping and payroll processes. The role reports to the Principal and supports attendance, inventory, and year-end reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least three years in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll, with proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. This is a full-time, on-site position with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Minimum of three (3) years accounting / bookkeeping / payroll skills, computer knowledge and experience required.
• Formal training in office practices and experience preferred.
• Light independent judgment is necessary.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Applies technology knowledge (spreadsheets, word processing, and database management) to improve department efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains school bank account, balances monthly, processes deposits, reconciles statements, and prepares monthly reports.
• Handles accounts payable and receivable; issues checks, creates purchase orders, records expenditures and maintains documentation.
• Submits payroll, attendance, and leave reporting; supports substitutes; liaises with central office on insurance and personnel matters.
• Maintains inventory and staff records; prepares year-end reports for Finance.
• Performs other clerical duties; may backup receptionist as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Clayton County Public Schools, Kendrick Middle in Jonesboro, GA, seeks a School Secretary II - Bookkeeper to manage school-level bookkeeping and payroll processes. The role reports to the Principal and supports attendance, inventory, and year-end reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least three years in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll, with proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. This is a full-time, on-site position with hourly pay.