Senior School Finance & Grants Bookkeeper

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Needham Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support Needham High School Offices and other departments. The role involves handling accounts payable/receivable, payroll data, and budget oversight under supervision of the Finance & Operations leadership.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with 2 years bookkeeping experience; associates in accounting can substitute. Prior experience in a school setting is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Requires confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Experience in bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Familiarity with school or governmental accounting practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor school budgets with district directors.
• Oversee and coordinate expenses from multiple accounts (operating, grants, capital).
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with proper documentation.
• Ensure proper coding of transactions and perform regular account reconciliations.
• Prepare and interpret financial activity reports for staff.
• Assist with payroll processing and time/effort certifications.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial software

Accounting principles

Confidentiality

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Needham Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support Needham High School Offices and other departments. The role involves handling accounts payable/receivable, payroll data, and budget oversight under supervision of the Finance & Operations leadership.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with 2 years bookkeeping experience; associates in accounting can substitute. Prior experience in a school setting is beneficial.