School Finance Bookkeeper — Central Office

Alabaster City Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a Central Office Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department. The role involves performing system-wide bookkeeping for all cost-centers on the general ledger, balancing accounts and preparing reports.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with post-secondary bookkeeping training or 4+ years of related experience, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience with school finance software is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Post-secondary training in bookkeeping or accounting, or related experience.
• 4 years’ bookkeeping experience with comparable responsibilities.
• 3 years’ bookkeeping experience in a school system.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system-wide bookkeeping for all cost-centers on the general ledger.
• Post and balance ledgers, reconcile bank statements, and prepare financial reports.
• Process purchase orders and verify general ledger codes on POs.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for CSFO and Board.
• Assist with payroll and budget drafting; ensure accurate encumbrance records.
• Maintain ledgers of fund accounts at Central Office and balance accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

School system bookkeeping

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Post-secondary training in bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Harris/Next Gen Software

Job description

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS is seeking a Central Office Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department. The role involves performing system-wide bookkeeping for all cost-centers on the general ledger, balancing accounts and preparing reports.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with post-secondary bookkeeping training or 4+ years of related experience, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience with school finance software is preferred.