School Office Administrator & Bookkeeping Specialist

Washington County public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant III at Marshall Street School. The position supports the principal, serves as school bookkeeper, and handles letters, memos, and reports with minimal supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED, 3 years of office experience, accurate typing, bookkeeping skills, and proficiency with Synergy or similar databases and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Three (3) years' office experience and/or advanced training.
• Accurate typing/keyboard skills and bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Synergy or a compatible database.
• Working knowledge of Board of Education policies, especially purchasing and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the principal and serve as school bookkeeper.
• Draft letters, memos, and reports with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of school information and records.
• Interact professionally with the public and coordinate appointments.
• Maintain annual requisitions, master calendar, and staff attendance.
• Apply Board of Education policies as required.
• Handle computer applications, bookkeeping, and dictation transcription as needed.
• Prioritize tasks and manage office operations.
• Maintain student records and financial records; oversee purchasing and receiving of materials.

Skills

Office etiquette

Typing

Communication

Organizational skills

Public relations

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Synergy

Database software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher)

Google Apps

Video conferencing

Job description

Washington County Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant III at Marshall Street School. The position supports the principal, serves as school bookkeeper, and handles letters, memos, and reports with minimal supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED, 3 years of office experience, accurate typing, bookkeeping skills, and proficiency with Synergy or similar databases and Microsoft Office tools.