Richmond County School System · 1 day ago
Bookkeeper
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRichmond County School System is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain financial records for all funds received by or assigned to the school. The role involves preparing financial documents, reconciling accounts, and providing accurate financial information to the school administration.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain all financial documents for the school
Reconcile and balance all general fund accounts to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local Board of Education agencies
Verify and deposit all school funds in a timely manner
Receipt collections into appropriate accounts for the school and distribute resulting receipts to appropriate school personnel
Review local check requests for proper documentation and availability of funds and process approved vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner
Process reports for the Principal to review and submit reports to the financial team
Process and distribute monthly reports for review by club sponsors and department chairs
Review monthly budget reports for accuracy and process bi-annual budget amendments as needed
Facilitate data gathering for year-end reporting and annual audits
Communicate accounting processes to school staff, including receipting and purchasing, to ensure compliance with school accounting procedures
Prepare reports for school administration and organize and maintain files for all school funds
Process approved cost center expenditures determining the appropriate spending mechanism based on the goods/services to be obtained
Work with the Principal and leadership team in developing the cost center budget
Assist the Principal in processing and preparing reports including, but not limited to, free lunch applications, student insurance, staff appraisals, and teacher leave certificates of illness
Prepare monthly payroll reports on teachers and substitutes
Send copies and receiving slips to the Board office
Maintain a record of money allocated to teachers for requisitions
Serve as the financial liaison between the school and other district departments
Participate in staff development/training programs to increase skills and proficiency as related to job assignments
The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, associate's degree, and/or related experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reports
Ability to prepare reports and draft professional business correspondence
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to work independently
Ability to possess strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student records
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, school staff, and the community
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to possess strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and various integrated applications
Three years of accounting/bookkeeping or related experience
Preferred
Supplemental secretarial coursework
Experience in a school setting
Company
Richmond County School System
Richmond County School System is the oldest public school provides students with opportunities to succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bobby Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Keisa Gunby
Chief Public Relations Officer
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