School Finance & Procurement Specialist

Beaufort County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaufort County School District seeks an experienced financial support professional to manage bookkeeping, procurement, accounts payable, and cash handling across district operations. You will maintain accurate records, assist with reconciliations, and provide timely financial reporting to administrators and staff.

Applicants should have four years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and comfort using procurement and financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Four years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the ability to use financial, procurement, online payment, and ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify budget availability and adherence to district procurement procedures.
• Obtain quotes and coordinate purchases for supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with Beaufort County School District's procurement policies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, pricing, deliveries, and payment inquiries.
• Receive and document purchased goods and services; inventory, distribute, and maintain records for supplies and equipment.
• Reconcile procurement card transactions and maintain required supporting documentation.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, travel requests, and other financial transactions.
• Collect, receipt, record, and deposit funds in accordance with district cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial records and account balances in the district's financial system and reconcile Imprest bank statements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reconciliations.
• Serve as a financial resource for administrators and staff.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation as requested.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, vendors, and parents.
• Perform data entry, filing, record retention, and other support duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, employee, and financial information.
• Oversee financial activities associated with athletic programs and student organizations.
• Manage online payment platforms and athletic ticketing systems.
• Reconcile athletic event revenues, gate receipts, and related financial transactions.
• Support the supervisor and other department staff by preparing routine reports and correspondence; maintaining organized electronic and paper records; processing and distributing incoming communications; updating logs, lists, and shared files; coordinating document workflows; and distributing payroll-related communications and other administrative materials.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Microsoft 365

Procurement

Accounts payable

Budgets

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Financial software

Job description

The Beaufort County School District seeks an experienced financial support professional to manage bookkeeping, procurement, accounts payable, and cash handling across district operations. You will maintain accurate records, assist with reconciliations, and provide timely financial reporting to administrators and staff.

Applicants should have four years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and comfort using procurement and financial systems.