Secondary Area II_ Bookkeeper12- Month (MS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District is seeking a Bookkeeper at Chapel Hill Middle School to maintain accurate financial records and support school operations. The role handles accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and budget monitoring, with moderate supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or an Associate degree in accounting or related field and 1-6 years of experience. Strong communication and collaboration with staff are essential.

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

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll functions, including collecting information, processing statements, and maintaining data for employees and substitutes.
• Oversee 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or 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

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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