School Bookkeeper (2025-2026 SY), JB Henderson

Position Title: School Bookkeeper - GNETS Division:  GNETS   Reports To:  Assigned Supervisor FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt Salary Schedule:  SS3-1 Work Days:  220
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.
• Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis and maintain professional practices.
• Perform other duties as required. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
• 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.  
• Ability to successfully operate a variety of office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, etc.  
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community. 
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. 
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. 
• Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.  
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. 
• Ability to 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.