School Bookkeeper - Hollis K-8 Academy

Position: 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER - HOLLIS K-8 ACADEMY
Position Type:
SCHOOL SUPPORT (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)/BOOKKEEPER

Date Posted:
3/5/2026

Location:
Michael Hollis K-8 Academy
POSITION SUMMARY The School Bookkeeper provides support to school administration by maintaining accurate records of accounting transactions, ensuring that financial activities comply with district policies and procedures, applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and preparing reports for school administration and other stakeholders as required. Coordinates the implementation of accounting controls, administers school budgets and provides oversight of district systems (Lawson, Kronos and Aesop).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• N/A.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year work experience in related field. Accounting experience within a K-12 environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, budget practices and financial reporting
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to possess strong organizational skills
• Possess strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and various integrated applications
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Attention to detail and organized

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Provides support to school administration by maintaining accurate records of accounting transactions, ensuring that financial activities comply with district policies and procedures, applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and preparing reports for school administration and other stakeholders as required.
• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions as well as maintains and monitors school budgets, payroll and purchases.
• Prepares purchase requisitions ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and regulations.
• Reconciles and balances all general fund accounts to ensure compliance.
• Receives money and makes timely deposits for various student activity accounts.
• Processes check requests for bill payments and orders for various accounts.
• Executes and oversees multiple budgets for the school.
• Compiles reports and records to display relevant statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Assists employees with payroll/attendance questions and issues.
• Serves as the school liaison to the Finance Department; oversees proper compliance at school level for all monetary transactions ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Maintains receipt books; distributes to staff/club sponsors when needed; ensures receipts are written properly; balances receipt books at the end of each semester.
• Reports to the Principal any irregularities and/or situations of non-compliance with policies or procedures.
• Prepares files and receipt books for audit.
• Responsible for wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Compensation:
SALARY GRADE: 119

SALARY RANGE:
Non Teaching Grades
111-141
- WORK DAYS:
Annual

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision:
Ability to read small print and view a computer…