Senior Bookkeeper [Needham High School] (SY26-27)
$58,344–$64,210 year
On-siteNeedham, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop and monitor school budgets while overseeing expense preparation across operating, grant, capital, and student activity accounts. Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including purchase requisitions, invoice verification, and cash deposit coordination. Perform weekly and monthly account reconciliations, print financial reports, and assist with payroll information and position requisitions. Collect and verify reimbursement claims for local, state, and federal agencies, and maintain fixed asset and inventory records. Provide staff assistance on financial policies, records retention, and procurement. Work full-time with a seven-hour day, starting August 31, 2026, at an hourly rate of $28.05–$30.87.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years bookkeeping experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and tact
- Experience and knowledge in a customer service environment
- Knowledge of office environments
- Knowledge and experience with office technology and equipment
- Skill in written and oral communications
- Ability to organize, prioritize work responsibilities and use time efficiently
- Ability to calmly and professionally interact with students, parents, teachers, coworkers and visitors within a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Knowledge of financial software and applications
- Computational and analytical skills
- Skill in tracking and recording attendance data
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines and equipment, including a computer, basic office equipment, calculator, telephone, etc.
- Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Must be able to lift/carry weights of five to ten pounds
- Must be available for a full-time position
- Must be available for a 12-month work year
- Must be available for a seven-hour work day
Desired Qualifications
- An Associates Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping
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