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Bookkeeper/Secretary

Young World Physical Education, Hillsborough, NC, United States


Bookkeeper/Secretary
Orange County Schools 336 - Pathways Elementary School - Hillsborough, North Carolina (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details
Job ID:

5660485

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
POSITION TITLE

Bookkeeper/Secretary

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned Schools

SALARY

Salary Grade 59 – Elementary School

Plus Supplement

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Chief Finance Officer and School Principal

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday -Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

11

POSITION PURPOSE:

The School Secretary/Bookkeeper is responsible for financial accounting and specialized clerical work, including the presentation of the financial position of the school through clerical maintenance, processing of records and documents, and the appropriate training of staff, as necessary. Provides clerical support to the school principal and other school administrators. The Secretary performs a variety of clerical, secretarial, and general office assistant duties that involve the support of an office operation, program, or work group.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and budget analysis

Advanced ability to create computer spreadsheets and reports

Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment

Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment

General knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures

Ability to post accounts and perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy

Advanced skill in using a variety of office machines and computer equipment, along with some typing ability

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Ability to organize and perform work independently

Education, Training, and Experience

High School Diploma with additional credit hours and/or training in bookkeeping skills

Two (2) years of experience in performing secretarial and/or bookkeeping work

Experience working with computer spreadsheets

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Pre-Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Secretarial Science, Business, or a related area

Five (5) years or more of related school experience

Bilingual Required

Certification and License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the principal and the administrative team with maintaining records, including but not limited to student records, personnel records, meeting information, calendars, etc.

Maintains files of general records, data files, documents, correspondence, forms, reports, and other materials

Posts information to departmental records according to standard procedures

Provides First Aid/Medication Administration – primary first responder and medication administrator. Maintains documentation of all medications administered.

Maintains a daily teacher attendance log and the concomitant records for substitute teachers

Attend monthly meetings as required by the Principal and provide up-to-date budget information and reports.

Audit all club and class activity accounts and other related accounts when needed.

Maintain appropriate contact with school personnel, parents, students, and vendors.

Prepare appropriate records for the annual audit.

Record receipts and disbursements on a computer accounting program, as well as tracking in Excel.

Prepare and transport daily deposits to the bank. Reconcile canceled checks with bank statements and verify the bank balance with statements. Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and financial statement reports and reconcile monthly draw reports.

Maintain and keep up-to-date information for outstanding obligations and report this to the Chief Finance Officer.

Monitor staff regarding financial procedures as needed.

Receive all school materials and distribute them to the appropriate location.

Handle any discrepancies or returns with the vendors.

Oversee field trip planning, process contracts, receive monies, and disburse checks as necessary

Maintain records of all field trips

Prepare Fiscal Notes for Chief Finance Officers and maintain contract logs

Maintain current W-9 information and report this list yearly to the school system's Finance Office.

Check each student's withdrawal for lost or damaged books or any outstanding obligations, and sign each withdrawal.

Maintain an Unclaimed Property report for the school system's Finance Office.

Maintain long-distance and fax logs and track calls on the monthly report.

Work in the main office during the summer when the Office Manager is out of the office or on leave.

Perform other work as assigned by the Principal or the Chief Finance Officer

Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position must work in indoor and outdoor environments and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Contact Information

Kristin Mattison-Williamson , Principal

336 - Pathways Elementary School

Email: Kristin.mattison-williamson@orange.k12.nc.us

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