Bookkeeper​/Registrar at School Level

Bookkeeper/Registrar at School Level

Rome City Schools West Central Elementary - ROME, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5468807
Final date to receive applications: May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Dec 11, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Dec 10, 2025

POSITION TITLE: (SA5) Elementary School Bookkeeper

DEPARTMENT: School Administration

WORK DAYS: 210

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY

SCHEDULE:

SO Level 1B

• Proficient computer skills, including ability to create and edit documents and spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment and machines
• Customer service oriented
• Relatable skills or experience for bookkeeping
• Acceptable criminal background check
• Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Maintains all financial transactions and records in accordance with the Local School Accounting Standard Operating Procedures manual, Local School Accounting Chart of Accounts, and RCS Board Policies and Procedures
• Collects funds from students, parents, staff, community organizations, individuals and student support organizations; collects funds for school clubs; processes all school money and prepares deposits; posts all receipts and disbursements to the local school accounting program. Reconciles online student activity payments
• Ensures prepared deposits are properly secured in the primary school safe; ensures timely deposits to the bank; performs daily verification of deposits and disbursements to school’s bank account.
• Verifies vendor invoices and resolves discrepancies. Ensures invoices are paid in accordance with the terms of payment
• Routes all purchase requests with attached supporting documentation to the Principal for approval. Verifies funds are available for all purchase requests and check requests prior to processing orders and payments
• Processes and posts approved monthly procurement card transactions; processes all approved orders, including online orders and purchase orders
• Submits monthly financial reports and District payments to the appropriate central office department by the required deadline
• Works with Backup Bookkeeper to ensure they are familiar and able to perform the essential bookkeeping duties in the absence of the school Bookkeeper
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23,600 to $34,020 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Buffi Murphy
• 508 East 2nd Street
• Rome, Georgia
• Phone:
• Email: bmurphye.ga.us