School Finance Bookkeeper & Budget Coordinator

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a capable school bookkeeper to perform advanced clerical and bookkeeping work, including maintaining records, analyzing and reconciling budgets, and preparing financial data for audits and fiscal management.

The role requires independent judgment, strong Microsoft Office and Google Apps skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with staff, parents, and the public. Training will align with district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a complete and systematic set of records of all financial transactions and reconciles accounts and budgets monthly.
• Analyzes, verifies and reconciles budget reports to ensure funds comply with fiscal requirements.
• Composes complex financial correspondence for principal’s signature.
• Assists principal with budget development and prepares budget transfers.
• Purchases materials using approved methods and maintains vendor records.
• Reviews contracts, processing payments and maintaining proper documentation.
• Manages school purchasing card transactions and reconciles balances monthly.
• Manages the school checking account and processes payments with appropriate controls.
• Trains backup bookkeeper for Fund 6 duties and responds to staff inquiries about financial policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping knowledge

Accounting practices

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPo

Google Apps

Organization & record-keeping

Reports & correspondence

Confidentiality

Customer service

Independent judgment

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years bookkeeping/accounting experience

Tools

Oracle eBusiness Suite

Arbiter sports software

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a capable school bookkeeper to perform advanced clerical and bookkeeping work, including maintaining records, analyzing and reconciling budgets, and preparing financial data for audits and fiscal management.

The role requires independent judgment, strong Microsoft Office and Google Apps skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with staff, parents, and the public. Training will align with district policies and procedures.