School Office Manager: Budget & Payroll

Board of Education of Charles County; Nanjemoy (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking a Secretary to the Principal to support school leadership and manage daily office operations. The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years in bookkeeping or office management, and strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with budgets, payroll and cash handling is preferred.

The position is 12-month, non-exempt, and salary is on the AFSCME UA Grades 11-12 scale, with payroll deadlines and a close working relationship with OSAL and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping or office management required.
• Experience with budgets, payroll, and cash handling preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn additional software.

Responsibilities

• Functions as office manager.
• Prepares correspondence and documents as required.
• Maintains files and records related to principal’s accountability.
• Responds to requests and maintains open communication with the Office of School Administration and Leadership (OSAL), and other central office divisions.
• Meets payroll deadlines, manages school finances including – daily bookkeeping, preparing monthly and annual financial reports, tracking the school budget, placing school orders, and undergoing annual audits.
• Answers phone, takes accurate messages, welcomes, and assists visitors to the school.
• Receives, sorts and forwards mail and messages for the school staff.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance and dependable.
• Performs other duties as prescribed by the school principal.

Skills

Office management

Bookkeeping

Microsoft Office

Public relations

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking a Secretary to the Principal to support school leadership and manage daily office operations. The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years in bookkeeping or office management, and strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with budgets, payroll and cash handling is preferred.

The position is 12-month, non-exempt, and salary is on the AFSCME UA Grades 11-12 scale, with payroll deadlines and a close working relationship with OSAL and