Secondary Area 2_Bookkeeper 12-Month (Stephenson HS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson High School, part of the DeKalb County School District, seeks a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records, manage payroll, and monitor budgets. The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to laws, and support for school operations.

The candidate will handle accounts payable/receivable, processing payroll, and coordinating procurement, with tasks performed under moderate supervision. 3–6 years of related experience or an Associate degree with 1–4 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher with 3–6 years of related experience, OR an Associate degree with 1–4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll functions, including collecting information, processing statements, and maintaining employee data.
• Oversee budgeting, accounting, school funds, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate procurement processes: requisitions, purchase orders, vendor quotes, and purchasing supplies.
• Maintain and analyze budget accounts to ensure accurate financial records and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Serve as a liaison for HR requests, attendance protocols, and school bookkeeping.
• Administer attendance systems to meet district expectations for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide administrative support for school activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in projects to develop new tools or processes to improve efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budgeting

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial reporting

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Education

Job description

Stephenson High School is seeking a Bookkeeper, who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade/Schedule: 112

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Bookkeeper

Perform routine tasks to maintain accurate financial records, including handling accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, and monitoring budgets. Perform duties with moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor.

Essential Job Duties

• Administer payroll functions, including collecting information, processing statements, and maintaining data for employees and substitutes.
• Oversee financial management tasks such as budgeting, accounting, handling school funds, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate procurement processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, vendor quotes, and purchasing supplies.
• Maintain and analyze budget accounts to ensure accurate financial records and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Serve as a liaison for various administrative support roles related to human resources requests, attendance protocols, and school bookkeeping.
• Administer attendance systems to meet district expectations for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide administrative support for school activities as required.
• Ensure that all tasks completed comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in projects related to the development of new tools or processes aimed at improving efficiency within the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3 - 6 years of related experience, OR Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Education with 1 - 4 years of related experience required