School Bookkeeper - 220 Days (2026-2027 SY), New Hope ...

Position Title: School Bookkeeper Division: School Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: HS/244 - SS1, HS/220 - SS1-1. MS/244 - SS2, MS/220 - SS2-1, MS/200 - SS2-2. ES/244 - SS3, ES/220 - SS3-1, ES/200 - SS3-2, ES/190 - SS3-3 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 am 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 to two 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. * Ability 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.

Created: 2026-04-03