Senior School Bookkeeper & Budget Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Needham Public School District seeks a Senior Bookkeeper at Needham High School to oversee budgets, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. This 12-month, full-time position requires two years of bookkeeping experience, high school diploma, and comfort with confidential information.

Collaborating with the Director and Business Office, you will monitor expenditures across operating, grants, and activity accounts, process payroll data, and support audits and compliance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in accounting/bookkeeping preferred.
• Two years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with financial software and office technology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work responsibilities and use time efficiently.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor school budgets with the Director(s).
• Oversee preparation and coordination of expenses from operating, grant/donation/revolving, capital and student activity accounts.
• Oversee and monitor petty cash allocation where applicable.
• Process accounts payable transactions and ensure proper documentation for payment.
• Process accounts receivable transactions and related deposits and billing.
• Ensure proper coding of transactions; perform weekly and monthly reconciliations.
• Print, distribute and interpret financial activity reports.
• Assist the Business Office with audits and compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Confidentiality

Customer service

Financial software

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Needham Public School District seeks a Senior Bookkeeper at Needham High School to oversee budgets, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. This 12-month, full-time position requires two years of bookkeeping experience, high school diploma, and comfort with confidential information.

Collaborating with the Director and Business Office, you will monitor expenditures across operating, grants, and activity accounts, process payroll data, and support audits and compliance with