School Finance & Business Office Assistant

Part-Time Non-Exempt

Carolina International School is seeking a dependable detail-oriented and collaborative School Finance & Business Office Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our K12 public charter school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping accounting or business-office professional who enjoys meaningful work in a professional team-oriented school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Officer and play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records processing transactions supporting audits and helping our business office operate efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Receive receipt account for and prepare deposits of school funds.

• Prepare invoices payment documentation and other financial records.

• Maintain organized and accurate financial files and supporting documentation.

• Assist with reconciliation and routine bookkeeping functions.

• Prepare accounting fiscal statistical and administrative reports.

• Support internal financial controls and established business-office procedures.

• Assist the Finance Officer in preparing documentation for annual and external audits.

• Enter review and maintain information in financial and school-related systems.

• Provide general business-office and administrative support as needed.

• Perform other related duties that support the effective operation of the school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An associate degree in accounting business administration finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Previous experience in bookkeeping accounting accounts payable/receivable or business-office operations.

• Experience in a school charter school nonprofit governmental or similar business environment is preferred.

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and other common office applications.

• Experience with PowerSchool or other K12 information systems is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage confidential financial and personnel-related information appropriately.

• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

• Ability to follow established procedures while independently managing assigned responsibilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A positive professional approach to working with colleagues families vendors and community partners.

This position may be especially attractive to someone seeking meaningful part-time professional work while maintaining flexibility in their schedule. You will have the opportunity to use your accounting and organizational skills in support of a school community and work as part of a collaborative administrative team.

Job Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Work Setting: Professional school/business office environment
Location: Carolina International School Concord North Carolina
Schedule: Part-time schedule established based on school operational needs and candidate availability

Carolina International School is a K12 public charter school committed to providing students with a challenging supportive and engaging educational experience. Our employees are part of a collaborative school community focused on student success professionalism service and continuous improvement.

Carolina International School provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees and considers candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Required Experience:

Junior IC