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JAMES IRWIN CHARTER SCHOOL

Accountant

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Accounting Team About Us James Irwin Charter Schools is committed to fostering academic excellence and character development in a supportive and challenging environment. We currently serve over 2,000 ...

CHARLES L MOORE JR

Senior Accountant

Lansing, MI · On-site

$45K - $70K/yr

We are ideally seeking a person with a background with working with school accounting. Senior Accountants can expect to handle communications with vendors, clients, and internal departments, assist ...

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Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer (Accounts Payable)

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium

Cincinnati, OH

$46K - $70K/yr

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Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position: Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer (Accounts Payable/Receivable)
Location: Madeira City School District Central Office
 


  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Salary and Benefits: $46,978-$70,880 Salary placement dependent on experience.
  • Benefits provided per board policy.
  • Calendar: Approximately 245 days per year, 8 hours per day

  • Posting Closes: June 12, 2026 or until filled.


    Qualifications and Responsibilities: Madeira City Schools is seeking an energetic,
    customer-driven candidate who is able to multitask and is detail-oriented. The successful
    candidate will possess strong organizational, communication and computer skills. The
    candidate must be mathematically proficient and have experience using excel/google sheets.
    School/accounting experience preferred. High school degree required, additional degree
    preferred. See attached job description for full list of qualifications and responsibilities.
     






    Application Deadline: Please submit letter of interest, resume, and at least 3 references to
    the Treasurer by June 12, 2026.


    Please submit applications to:
    Emily Hauser, Treasurer
    Madeira City School District
    7465 Loannes Drive
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
    ehauser@madeiracityschools.org







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