School Bookkeeper-Elementary School

Elementary School Bookkeeper

Lynchburg City Schools FINANCE - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5614632

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary School Bookkeeper GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Elementary School Bookkeeper Department: Finance Salary Grade: ScheduleE FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Paul Munro Elementary, Sheffield Elementary, Hutcherson Academy, Linkhorne Elementary

Reports to: Principal/Finance Date: 03/30/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

The Elementary Bookkeeper is responsible for all financial transactions at four elementary schools.

Essential Functions

Maintains student activity accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions

Dual reports to the Finance Department and school principals

Monitors operating and grant accounts budgets and expenditures

Reconciles monthly purchase card statement

Reconciles monthly bank statements

Retain supporting documentation for all financial transactions, in an organized manner

Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner

Record cash receipts and make bank deposits

Reconcile all student activity accounts to the general ledger monthly

Issue and review monthly financial statements with the principals and sponsors

Keep principals aware of all spending and any issues that may arise

Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit

Maintain the chart of accounts in the school preferred accounting system (EPES)

Maintain expenditures within the annual budget limit

Ensures all school spending complies with school, local, state, and federal government laws, policies and procedures.

Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate

Lynchburg City Schools Competencies

Personal Competencies

Honesty

Integrity

Ethical

Equity Minded

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural Competence

Safety

Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service

Thinks Strategically

Shows Initiative

Acts Decisively

Communicates Effectively

Works Collaboratively

Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis and Management

Fiscal Planning and Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

Associate's degree in accounting or business administration preferred or the equivalent of years in accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principals required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Supervisory Responsibility

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Travel Requirements

The Elementary Bookkeeper is required to travel between 3 locations to perform the duties required of this position. Reliable transportation is required. Reimbursement for mileage is paid based on IRS standard mileage rates and paid monthly.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Status

OPEN

Salary

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found

DAYS

START DATE: 2023-2024

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

Barbara Rypkema , Assistant Director

FINANCE

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