School Bookkeeper; Middle

School Bookkeeper (Middle)

Location:

Suffolk Public Schools College Career Academy At Pruden, Suffolk, Virginia

• Job : 5602921
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE

1181 SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER - MIDDLE

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs intermediate clerical and technical work involving the preparation and maintenance of fiscal or related records; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, walking, and vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities;

the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

• Preparing and maintaining financial systems and records; receiving, receipting, recording, disbursing, depositing and accounting for school funds; preparing and maintaining files and records.
• Receives, receipts, accounts for and deposits funds;
• Prepares invoices for payment, checks for documentation, charges, discounts and approval;
• Prepares checks for purchases made by school organizations;
• Prepares and distributes monthly receipts and expenditure reports;
• Follows established bookkeeping and control systems procedures;
• Maintains fund accounts, makes trial balances, accounts for funds received;
• Prepares bills for payment, verifies coding;
• Prepares a wide variety of accounting, fiscal, statistical and similar reports;
• Posts receipts and disbursements to major accounts and prepares reports of fees received;
• Reconciles bank statements;
• Prepares financial reports, maintains internal audit and prepares for and assists with outside audits;
• Performs general clerical work as required;
• Makes and receives calls to secure substitutes; maintains staff attendance records;
• Answers telephone, meets the public and provides information;
• Operates standard office machines including word processor and computer;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods and procedures; general knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of school system routine, banking procedures, payroll and personnel procedures and financial record keeping; skill in the use of computer equipment; ability to develop and follow detailed work procedures; ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed;

ability to meet the public effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, accounting, business and similar subjects and some general office experience involving the maintenance of complex financial records.

Non‑exempt

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Full‑Time

$45,136 to $57,886 Per Year

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Accounting/Bookkeeping

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
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