School Finance & Payroll Specialist

Landis Elementary School; Landis (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Landis Elementary School in Landis, North Carolina is seeking a School Treasurer to manage all financial aspects of the school and assist the principal. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus strong payroll and accounting skills.

Starting date is November 2, 2026. Responsibilities include daily payroll processing, purchasing, accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, grant management, and routine clerical duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Accuracy and completeness for payroll and financial processing is essential.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping/accounting.
• Understanding of NC School Uniform Chart of Accounts.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local purchasing requirements.

Responsibilities

• PAYROLL: Daily payroll processing of absences and time adjustments.
• Meet payroll deadlines and schedules as set by Finance Department.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll for substitutes and stipends.
• Verify extra duty pay processed through payroll (e.g., athletic events, staff development).
• Keep records of sick, personal, and annual leave days.
• PURCHASING AND PAYABLES: handle purchase orders with principal approval.
• Code and inspect purchase orders; ensure receipt matches purchase order.
• Adhere to bar-coding inventory and fixed assets procedures.
• Obtain principal approval for payments; document and file monthly.
• Remit invoices to Accounts Payable and maintain records.
• GENERAL ACCOUNTING: receive money and deposit per policy.
• Balance bank statements monthly; report to Internal Auditor.
• Monitor General Ledger, manage budget amendments, grants.
• Oversee staff development contracts, reimbursements, registrations.
• Prepare athletic gate funds and reconcile ticket sales.
• File monthly/quarterly Sales and Use Tax returns.
• GENERAL OFFICE: answer calls, greet visitors, sort mail, assist students.
• Arrange servicing for equipment and submit reports (fire drill, OSHA, etc.).
• Process address changes and leave forms to HR; perform clerical duties.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Accounting basics

NC Uniform Chart of Accounts

Purchasing compliance

AS400 General Ledger

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

AS400

Job description

Landis Elementary School in Landis, North Carolina is seeking a School Treasurer to manage all financial aspects of the school and assist the principal. The role reports to the Principal and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus strong payroll and accounting skills.

Starting date is November 2, 2026. Responsibilities include daily payroll processing, purchasing, accounts payable, general ledger, budgeting, grant management, and routine clerical duties.