School Finance Bookkeeper & Audit Liaison

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to maintain accurate financial records for school funds in alignment with GCPS policies. You will advise principals on financial matters and manage deposits, receipts, and reporting using local accounting software and ERP systems.

The role requires 3 years of bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring timely processing of invoices, deposits, and budgets for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reports.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and integrated applications.
• HS Diploma with emphasis on business education required.
• Additional post secondary education in a related field preferred.
• 3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or ERP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for all funds per policy and procedures.
• Serve as primary support for principals on financial matters.
• Verify and deposit local school funds; process receipts in accounting software.
• Process vendor invoices and local disbursements in a timely manner.
• Oversee school purchasing/travel card transactions and monthly reporting.
• Oversee online payment activities and reconcile deposits.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with year-end audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Reporting ability

Problem solving

Independent work

Organizational skills

Excel & integrated apps

Education

HS Diploma with business emphasis

Additional related-field education preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to maintain accurate financial records for school funds in alignment with GCPS policies. You will advise principals on financial matters and manage deposits, receipts, and reporting using local accounting software and ERP systems.

The role requires 3 years of bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring timely processing of invoices, deposits, and budgets for