Athletic Bookkeeper/Secretary

Position Type

Office Professional/ Bookkeeper - Athletics

Date Posted

4/22/2026

Location

White Knoll High School

Date Available

05/18/2026

Closing Date

04/27/2026

Position Title

High School Athletic Bookkeeper

Department

Student Services

Reports To

Principal

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma with two years of secretarial, accounting and bookkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

8 Hours/210 Days Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 11)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision, responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support. Performs such duties as bookkeeping, verifying purchase order information, maintaining records and ledgers, preparing financial statements, data entry, establishing and maintaining files and records, answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Provides assistance in administrative areas such as compiling data, verifying records and reports for accuracy, and providing information and assistance to stakeholders.
• Provides secretarial support by performing such duties as answering, screening and directing telephone calls; screening and/or distributing incoming and outgoing mail; word processing; developing and maintaining a central filing system; assisting with preparation, compilation and/or dissemination of various materials; scheduling appointments; and directing visitors.
• Conducts a wide variety of bookkeeping duties including, but not limited to, maintaining financial records, recording transactions in subsidiary ledgers, summarizing and balancing entries, transferring data to general ledgers, identifying and correcting incorrect postings, maintaining and coordinating budget related transactions, etc.
• Receives, verifies and processes purchase orders from schools and/or departments and keys information into computer; verifies purchase orders against invoices for payment; enters fixed asset information into computer systems; communicates with vendors as needed.
• Reviews purchasing card transactions and balances to ensure accuracy of payments.
• Communicates and assists school personnel with accounting issues, account balances, etc.
• Ensures accuracy of reports for the School Board and Superintendent.
• Maintains files on financial activities.
• Monitors and resolves banking issues, deposits, payment discrepancies and fee anomalies.
• Communicates with banking facilities as needed.
• Communicates with outside recovery agencies and schools resolving returned check issues.
• Assists in assembling information for external auditors for annual audit.
• Effectively communicates district, state and federal policies, procedures and operations.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Budgetary responsibility as delegated by the principal. No supervisory responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
• Personal computer experience required.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
• Computer literacy required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conducts duties in an office environment with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to maintain constant attention and meet deadlines. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office and technology equipment. The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.