School Secretary II - Bookkeeper

KENDRICK MIDDLE; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools, Kendrick Middle in Jonesboro, GA, seeks a School Secretary II - Bookkeeper to manage school-level bookkeeping and payroll processes. The role reports to the Principal and supports attendance, inventory, and year-end reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least three years in accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll, with proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. This is a full-time, on-site position with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Minimum of three (3) years accounting / bookkeeping / payroll skills, computer knowledge and experience required.
• Formal training in office practices and experience preferred.
• Light independent judgment is necessary.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Applies technology knowledge (spreadsheets, word processing, and database management) to improve department efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains school bank account, balances monthly, processes deposits, reconciles statements, and prepares monthly reports.
• Handles accounts payable and receivable; issues checks, creates purchase orders, records expenditures and maintains documentation.
• Submits payroll, attendance, and leave reporting; supports substitutes; liaises with central office on insurance and personnel matters.
• Maintains inventory and staff records; prepares year-end reports for Finance.
• Performs other clerical duties; may backup receptionist as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database management

Job description

School Secretary II - Bookkeeper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931333
Application Deadline: Dec 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs school-level bookkeeping, record keeping, accounting, administrative and clerical functions at assigned school (elementary, middle and high). Generates and maintains accurate and complete financial records of all school-level funds.

This position reports to the Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains the school bank account including monthly balancing; verifies and process school funds, makes bank deposits, reconciles bank statements, and assembles required financial documentation and monthly reports for the school.

Performs all accounts payable and receivable transactions for the school: issues checks, prepares purchase orders, processes approved purchases, records expenditures, and maintains all supporting documentation. Subject to monthly and yearly audits.

Responsible for functions at the school to include, but not limited to attendance, payroll submission, leave reporting, substitutes, etc. Serves as liaison to the central office in the handling of insurance matters, workers compensation claims, FMLA, personnel changes, etc.

Maintains accurate and updated school inventory and staff personnel records. Prepares and processes work orders as needed. Prepares and submits year-end reports to the Finance Department.

Performs other clerical duties as needed; acts as a backup for the receptionist , etc.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED certificate required.

A minimum of three (3 years) accounting / bookkeeping / payroll skills, computer knowledge and experience required. Formal training in office practices and experience preferred.

Makes administrative decisions which affect internal operations of the school.

Light independent judgment is necessary. Decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish operation of the office.

Requires regular contact with internal and external personnel within department. Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Applies, recommends and implements technology knowledge (spreadsheets, word processing, and database management) concepts to improve the effectiveness of the Department.

Normal office setting in a school.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

NOTE: This is a grade 19, 225-day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.

Position Type: FULL TIME
Salary: $20.32 to $22.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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