Secretary/Bookkeeper

Colleton County School District; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District Forest Hills Elementary School in Walterboro, SC seeks a skilled Secretary/Bookkeeper to support office operations under supervision. You will prepare correspondence, maintain records, manage schedules, and assist with budget-related tasks while upholding confidentiality.

The role requires accurate data entry, filing, and coordination with staff, vendors and the public. Strong organizational skills and reliable attendance are essential for smooth school

Qualifications

• This position requires an Associate's degree, or two years of college in secretarial science or related field.
• Equivalent training plus one to two years of responsible secretarial experience is acceptable.
• Must be able to type with speed and accuracy and possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assists supervisor and other department staff by performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties, including reports, data entry and filing.
• Records meeting minutes, prepares agendas, and distributes materials.
• Maintains financial records, accounts payable/receivable and basic budgeting.
• Manages office supplies, schedules and communications with staff and the public.
• Operates common office equipment and maintains confidentiality of records.

Skills

Typing speed

Secretarial experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or two years of college in secretarial science

Job description

Colleton County School District Forest Hills Elementary School - Walterboro, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Colleton County School District Forest Hills Elementary School - Walterboro, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5942632

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, performs various routine-to-complex secretarial, bookkeeping and clerical work to ensure efficient and effective office operations. Provides assistance to supervisor, co-workers, students and the general public as required. Reports to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists supervisor and other department staff by performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties, which may include but are not limited to composing routine reports and correspondence, preparing reports and correspondence from dictation, researching and compiling data, maintaining inventory of office supplies and equipment, scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars, maintaining computer record-keeping operations, establishing and maintaining filing systems, making travel arrangements, etc.

Attends meetings as required; records, transcribes, prepares and distributes meeting minutes; prepares meeting agendas.

Prepares, types, copies, files, transmits and/or mails various routine and confidential letters of correspondence, forms, records and reports.

Performs routine clerical duties as necessary, including copying and filing documents, collating materials, faxing information, maintaining logs and mailing lists, processing mail, ordering supplies, etc.

Answers the telephone; provides accurate information to callers and/or forwards calls to appropriate staff person. Greets office visitors and performs customer/public service duties as required.

Procures, controls and monitors school supplies and equipment; maintains central supply room.

May perform various other bookkeeping duties, including but not limited to assisting with budget preparation, maintaining accounts receivable/payable, preparing financial reports, processing invoices and requisitions, processing reimbursement requests, collecting and depositing various fees and funds, balancing accounts, maintaining fixed asset records, processing Worker's Compensation claims, etc.

Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve information; generates computer reports as required.

Maintains student and teacher records with completeness, accuracy and confidentiality.

May coordinate with vendors for school pictures, i.d. cards, and other special projects or opportunities.

Responds to inquiries and requests for assistance from school personnel, parents, other districts and agencies, and the general public.

Receives, reviews, prepares and/or processes various documents, which may include school records, student records, teacher records, invoices, inventory records, spreadsheets, deposit slips, attendance records, work orders, budget documents, requisitions and other procurement documents, schedules, newsletters, meeting agendas and minutes, various reports, various logs and lists, various forms, memos, correspondence, etc.

Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, printer, scanner, typewriter, copier, fax machine, telephone, two-way radio, laminating machine, security equipment, audio-visual equipment, calculator, folding machine, postage machine, etc.; uses clerical, computer and bookkeeping supplies; uses first aid and other health room supplies.

Interacts and communicates with a variety of individuals and groups, which may include the immediate supervisor, other District administrators and staff, school personnel, students, parents/guardians, sales representatives, various outside organizations and professionals, and the general public.

Assists with special meetings, projects, programs and events as requested.

Runs errands as requested.

May perform special duties as related to assigned school.

Maintains clean and orderly work areas.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in secretarial science or related field, supplemented by one to two years of responsible secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be able to type with speed and accuracy. Must possess a valid state driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Secretary

Contact Information

• Wilsey Hamilton
• 500 Forest Circle
• Watterboro, South Carolina 29486
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]