Secretary/Bookkeeper - Shirley Hills Elementary

$39,312 - $61,714/Yr

Houston School District - Perry, GA

Full-time

Perry, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Secretary/Bookkeeper at Shirley Hills Elementary provides essential administrative and bookkeeping support to enhance the delivery of instruction and maintain efficient office operations. This role involves interacting with various stakeholders, managing records, and performing accounting duties to ensure smooth functioning within the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Interact effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Perform a variety of duties to support supervisory and administrative personnel.
• Compose, create, edit, or transcribe correspondence, e-mails, newsletters, and other materials.
• Maintain files, accurate records, and other important information.
• Answer telephones, respond to inquiries, take messages, and greet visitors appropriately.
• Assist in maintaining efficient office operations by providing secretarial relief.
• Operate various office equipment such as computers, fax machines, and copiers.
• Prepare reports and manage specific programs associated with the position.
• Maintain department schedules and arrange meetings, conferences, and trips.
• Prepare documents and packages for mailing, and manage incoming mail.
• Prepare purchase orders for materials and monitor expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department head or supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical school training preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend job-specific technical information and write correspondence and reports.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and conduct data analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job-specific technologies.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic keyboarding, bookkeeping, and accounting experience desirable; one year related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary range of $18.90 - $29.67 per hour.