Bookkeeper

Salary: $29,501.00 - $45,091.00 Annually

Location : Iva, SC

Job Type: Full-Time

Facility: Crescent High

Opening Date: 12/08/2025

Anderson School District 3 is seeking a detail-oriented and friendly Bookkeeper for an immediate opening at Crescent High School. This role plays a key part in supporting our daily financial operations while serving staff, students, and families with accuracy and care. If you enjoy creating smooth, efficient systems and being a trusted resource for others, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Keeps an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements;

Keeps accurate records and receipts for the funds allotted to the school for the purchase of supplies, equipment, etc.;

Maintains a complete bookkeeping system for the school and all extra-curricular activities/sporting events;

Maintains files for all purchases that required quotes;

Assists with keeping administration/staff advised of balances and deadlines for all orders and expenditures;

Keeps separate records for funds allocated to each department/account and records purchases made against each account;

Writes checks for payment of bills;

Utilizes word processing equipment to prepare general correspondence, memorandums, reports, purchase orders, etc.

Records, codes, and files all purchase orders;

Prepares and routes purchase orders and vendor invoices for school staff;

Checks and reviews a variety of data for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established standards and procedures;

Collects and prepares expenditure data at the end of each month for records and reports;

Maintains records and generates appropriate reports;

Accumulates all bills, making copies of the same for reimbursement from the appropriate agency;

Keeps accurate records and writes checks for supply accounts;

Keeps records of students' lost textbooks and amounts owed to the school in collaboration with the principal;

Assists with the establishment of computer data involving the foregoing procedures and maintains the same;

Assists the Food Service program with running reports, collecting money, and preparing deposits

Makes calculations; requisitions supplies and materials for office and office copy equipment;

Maintains financial transactions of office funds;

Maintains filing system as required by supervisor;

Operates standard office equipment, word-processing and data processing equipment, copiers, laminators, etc.;

Attends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of job expertise;

Maintains and respects the confidentiality of student and office-related information;

Attends in-service training to improve skills and knowledge of office work;

Maintains accurate/updated school inventory;

Reconciles monthly bank statements;

Picks up and drops off deposit bags from the bank, as requested by the building administrator(s);

Attempts to collect bad debts due to the school; writes receipts for all transactions and maintains accurate records on debts collected;

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;

Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;

Prepares requisitions for funds as required by the School Board;

Fulfills duties of the School Secretary as needed;

Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;

Performs related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in accordance with the school/policies and practices.

Qualifications

Education:

- Associate's degree required in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.

- Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and school financial operations.

- Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial management systems (experience with school-based systems preferred).

- Ability to maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and process transactions with a high level of accuracy.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, district office staff, vendors, and the public.

- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, analyze financial data, and maintain compliance with district and state financial procedures.

Experience:

- Prior bookkeeping, accounting, or finance-related experience required (school or public sector experience preferred).

- Experience handling accounts payable, receivable, purchasing, and payroll support is highly beneficial.

Additional Information

REPORTS TO: Principal with oversight from the District Finance Department

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 225 days. Salary to be determined by the Secretary Salary Schedule

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefits and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.