School Secretary II - Bookkeeper

School Secretary II – Bookkeeper Clayton County Public Schools ARNOLD ELEMENTARY – Jonesboro, Georgia Position Summary Under general supervision, performs school-level bookkeeping, record keeping, accounting, administrative and clerical functions at assigned school (elementary, middle and high). Generates and maintains accurate and complete financial records of all school-level funds. Key Responsibilities Maintain the school bank account, including monthly balancing; verify and process school funds, make bank deposits, reconcile bank statements, and assemble required financial documentation and monthly reports for the school. Perform all accounts payable and receivable transactions for the school: issue checks, prepare purchase orders, process approved purchases, record expenditures, and maintain supporting documentation; subject to monthly and yearly audits. Handle administrative functions including attendance, payroll submission, leave reporting, substitutes, etc.; serve as liaison to the central office for insurance matters, workers’ compensation claims, FMLA, personnel changes, etc. Maintain accurate and updated school inventory and staff personnel records; prepare and process work orders as needed; submit year‑end reports to the Finance Department. Perform other clerical duties as needed and act as a backup for the receptionist. Key Requirements High School diploma or GED certificate required. A minimum of three (3) years of accounting/bookkeeping/payroll experience; computer knowledge and experience required. Formal training in office practices preferred. Make independent administrative decisions affecting internal operations of the school. Utilize technology (spreadsheets, word processing, database management) to improve departmental effectiveness. Light duty in a normal office setting; usually sitting at a desk or table, occasionally standing or stooping. Additional Information NOTE: This is a grade 19, 225‑day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4. Position Type: FULL TIME Salary: $20.32 to $22.02 Per Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr