Secondary Area I School_Bookkeeper, 12-month (Lakeside HS) 2026-2027

Dekalb County School District of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside High School, part of the DeKalb County School District, is seeking a Bookkeeper for a 12-month position. The role involves payroll processing, budget oversight, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting to support school operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, collaboration with teams, and adherence to school and district financial policies. Salary grade 112; posting current as of 11/6/2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll functions for staff and substitutes.
• Oversee budgeting, accounting, and management of school funds.
• Coordinate procurement: requisitions, purchase orders, vendor quotes, supplies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Budgeting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Financial reporting

Procurement

HR liaison

Attendance systems

Education

High school diploma with 3-6 years of related experience

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/ Education with 1-4 years experience

Tools

None

Job description

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Secondary Area I School_Bookkeeper, 12-month (Lakeside HS) 2026-2027 JobID: 23552

• Position Type:
  Clerical Support/ Bookkeeper 12-Month (HS)
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
• Location:
  Lakeside High

Lakeside High Schoolis seeking aBookkeeper,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

Postings current as of 11/6/2026 9:21:11 AM CST.