Accounting Associate II - Schools
Wicomico County Public Schools • Salisbury, Maryland • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Apr 25, 2026
SALARY (Non negotiable)
$ 39,721 - $53,859 with employee benefits package
Paygrade 8
HOURS
12 months, 37.5 hours, 260 days
Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory Support Services collective bargaining unit
FLSA: Non exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma.
- Three (3) years of bookkeeping experience.
- Applicable post-secondary training may be accepted in lieu of experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting software, and other computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook e-mail.
- Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
- Proficiency in bookkeeping procedures and word processing.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills as well as in math computations.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to use public address system and various office machines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume daily responsibility for writing checks and making deposits. Reconcile bank statements and submit report to the board.
- Prepare monthly financial report on all transactions and reconcile/review accounts with appropriate staff.
- Maintain school’s payroll information through automated time keeping system.
- Enter receipts and disbursements into the automated general ledger system.
- Order supplies and serve as designated receiver for the school.
- Initiate purchase requisitions and invoice authorizations for processing of payment of invoices.
- Assist staff with submission of mileage and expense reimbursements.
- Monitor account balances for all General Fund and Special Revenue Funds assigned by the Board and review with appropriate staff.
- Reconcile Procard statements per the published schedule.
- Responsible for fixed asset accounting.
- Prepare reports for audit at end of school year, making sure fund balance and cash balance are in accordance with Board of Education policy.
- Answer telephone, take messages, and answer inquiries within assigned scope of responsibilities.
- Prepare and submit sales tax report and related payment per the established schedule.
- Other job related duties as assigned.