Secondary Area II_ Bookkeeper12- Month 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District in Decatur, Georgia, is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records, handle accounts payable and receivable, process payroll, and monitor budgets. The role requires collaboration with staff and strong communication.

Essential duties include payroll administration, budgeting, procurement coordination, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, with opportunities to improve tools and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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 and processing statements.
• Oversee budgeting, accounting, school funds, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate procurement: requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, and supplies.
• Maintain and analyze budget accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Serve as a liaison for HR requests, attendance protocols, and bookkeeping.
• Administer attendance systems to meet district expectations.
• Provide administrative support for school activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in projects to develop new tools or processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll administration

Budget management

Procurement coordination

Accounts payable/receivable

Budget analysis

HR liaison

Attendance system maintenance

Administrative support

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Education

Job description

Chapel Hill Middle 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 Salary Schedules: Click Here 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