Issue Date: July 7, 2026
Advertisement Period: July 7, 2026 - UNTIL FILLED
Application Deadline: UNTIL FILLED
POSITION TITLE: Bookkeeper/Secretary
(240 Days)
This is a Classified Position
REPORTS TO: Principal
The district may plan to fill this position with an internal applicant but all applications will be reviewed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma with training in bookkeeping related to procedures and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Two years experience in comparable duties in the field required
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Expected Work Day: 8 hours
- Receive, count, receipt, and post all monies coming through the office for the general account, special accounts and lunchroom account
- Prepare monthly payroll for various employees (teachers, lunchroom workers, bus driver’s field trips, janitorial staff, etc.)
- Observe Alabama Local School Accounting Procedures
- Conduct routine bookkeeping duties such as posting ledgers, balancing accounts, reconciling bank statements, reporting, and making bank deposits
- Assign purchase orders and other related documents to the procurement of materials and supplies
- Issue checks for approved purchases and others as directed by the Principal
- Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
- Assist with the handling of student accident insurance if applicable
- Perform secretarial duties when necessary
- Demonstrate knowledge of accounting bookkeeping procedures with at least two years experience in bookkeeping field, preferably supplemented by college level courses
- Good mathematical and office practice skills
- A demonstrated ability to operate microcomputers, word processors, and peripheral equipment and to utilize a variety of financial and general office software, databases and calculators
- Ability to work harmoniously with students, educational staff and administration and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
- Be capable of moving and lifting moderately heavy weights (25 lbs)
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment
- Show politeness and good manners in dealing with others
- Assist principal, teachers, students and parents with their needs
- Answer telephone and take messages
- Maintain student attendance information and complete required forms
- Count money turned in by teachers, write receipts and make daily bank deposits
- File all monthly reports required by the board office
- Input information into computer (receipts, purchase orders, attendance)
- Sort and put mail in boxes
- Be courteous and professional at all times
- Maintain a neat and appropriate appearance
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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Per System Salary Schedule
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Please submit an application and resume to Michael Maniscalco, Director of Human Resources via email ([email protected]) or mail (P.O. Box 7670, Oxford, AL 36203)
NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify. No person shall be denied employment in, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, religious belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disability.
