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Diocese of Austin

Head of Accounting

Austin, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Head of Accounting directly supervises the School Accounting Lead and the clerks in the school business office. The Head of Accounting reports to the Chief Operating Officer and operates under ...

ptoiad

Accounting Intern

Tacoma, WA

$17.50 - $22/hr

Are you interested in getting work experience while you go to school? ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Closes: When filled Note: This internship is for Puyallup Tribal Members only. The Tribal ...

ptoiad

Accounting Intern

Tacoma, WA

$17.50 - $22/hr

Are you interested in getting work experience while you go to school? ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Closes: When filled Note: This internship is for Puyallup Tribal Members only. The Tribal ...

Battle Creek Public Schools

Accountant

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

$51K - $61K/yr

Administration/Accounting Specialist Date Posted: 5/21/2026 Location: Battle Creek Public Schools Administration Position Summary: Assist the Executive Director of Business and Finance and other ...

DuPage County ROE

Accounting Manager

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Knowledge of school accounting software * Experience in a school district business office is desirable. * General office skills including the ability to operate a computer and word processing and ...

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Accounting Intern

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

Are you interested in getting work experience while you go to school? ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Closes: When filled Note: This internship is for Puyallup Tribal Members only. The Tribal ...

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Temporary Support, Local School Accounting (TEM6)

Cobb County School District

Marietta, GA • On-site

Temporary

Posted 24 days ago

Cobb County School District rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 547 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Classified - Position - Secretarial/Office Support - Other
Job Number 2400132363
Start Date 12/15/2025
Open Date 10/20/2025
Closing Date 07/30/2026
POSITION TITLE: Temporary Support, Local School Accounting
JOB CODE: TEM6
DIVISION: Financial Services
SALARY SCHEDULE: N/A
DEPAR TM ENT: Local School Accounting & Internal Compliance
WORKDAYS: As Needed
REPORTS TO: Supervisor as Assigned
PAYGRADE: N/A
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY FREQUENCY: Varies based on primary job
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide local school bookkeeping support as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Educational Level: High School Diploma, or GED
2.
Certification/License Required: None
3.
Experience: 3 or more years bookkeeping experience. Previous CCSD school bookkeeping or CCSD ASP bookkeeping experience preferred.
4.
Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
5.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; computer skills (Excel); accounting.
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1.
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2.
Assists school bookkeeper with maintaining financial transactions and records for the local schools.
3.
Serves as a Temporary Support Bookkeeper in the absence of the school bookkeeper.
4.
Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
This is for a Temp Support Bookkeeper position
Shift Type Temporary
Job Category Clerical

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