Job Description - School Bookkeeper - 244 Days (2026-2027 SY), Luella High
Description
Position Title: School Bookkeeper
Division: School
Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule: SS-ESB (elementary), SS-MSB (middle), or SS-HSB (high) at Number of Days Worked
Work Days: 190, 200, 220, or 244
Perform specialized clerical work requiring the application of basic bookkeeping principles and practices in the maintenance of school financial records.
Essential Duties:
Accurately maintain all school financial records, including generalized and specialized accounts.
Prepare and submit monthly bank reconciliations to supervisor.
Train school account managers/school personnel on school activity fund accounting policies and procedures and assist with general budget information.
Ensure established procedures are followed for collecting, receipting and depositing funds within established timeframes.
Process financial information (e.g. purchase orders, accounts payable, check and deposit register, ledger, annual reports, memos, correspondences, etc.) to ensure proper and complete accountability of school, state and/or federal funds.
Compute and verify bills for service, invoices, purchase orders and/or other data for accurate recording and processing; process all accounts receivable and payable; receive, record and deposit cash receipts, disburse and mail checks, balance accounts, reconcile vendor statements, and perform other general bookkeeping duties as required and according to policy DJE.
Perform computer data entry to record, update, and retrieve department information and to prepare spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence.
Perform year-opening and year-end-closing procedures.
Maintain records of students’ school debts and obligations.
Assist principal with use of budgeted funds by reconciling available budgets and preparing and submitting invoices to the district office for payment.
Ensure school compliance with HCS Financial Procedures Manual, including preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial accounting reports and data for the review of district administration and state and federal agencies.
Maintain HCS prescribed accounting and internal control procedures over school activity funds.
Provide information and assistance to internal and external auditors upon request.
Enter and maintain staff leave, as required.
Perform Title I bookkeeping responsibilities if applicable.
Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis and maintain professional practices.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
One (1) to two (2) years of bookkeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
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