About this role
PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT August 5, 2026 Bookkeeper/Secretary Jackson Memorial Elementary School Preferred Qualifications:
• Possesses a high school diploma with courses in business, accounting, and word processing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the use of computers.
• Communicates effectively with school division employees and the general public.
• Possesses knowledge of bookkeeping in language and methods, and knowledge of accounting principles and practices and their applications.
• Can effectively perform the various duties as specified in this job description.
Performance Responsibilities:
• Prepares and maintains financial systems and records.
• Collects receipts and accounts for money received from students, teachers, support staff, and the general public.
• Post entries to the appropriate ledger.
• Prepares bank deposits and deposits money received.
• Performs a variety of office assistance tasks as required.
• Receipts all money turned in by staff for fees, fundraisers, athletic events, supplies, equipment and uniforms.
• Maintains accurate records of school purchase orders.
• Issue checks to vendors and school officials.
• Maintains fund accounts and creates balances.
• Prepares bills for payment and verifies codes.
• Prepares a wide variety of accounting, fiscal, statistical, and similar reports.
• Post receipts and disbursements to proper accounts and prepares reports of money received.
• Prepares financial reports, maintains internal audit, and prepares for and assists with outside audits.
• Maintains confidentiality of office and school-related information.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal.
Terms of employment: 220 Days Salary to be determined by the 2026-2027 Salary Scale Current qualified employees of the Wythe County School Board may submit a letter of interest. All other interested and qualified applicants may submit an application for employment and supporting documents for employment to: Director of Personnel Wythe County Public Schools 1570 West Reservoir Street Wytheville, VA 24382 Telephone: (276)228-5411; Fax (276)228-2192 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://wythe.k12.va.us APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411. You may also contact these individuals at: https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681 For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481