Bookkeeper for Food and Nutrition Services Department

Vernon Public Schools • Central, CT • Full Time

Posted on Sat, Jun 6, 2026


  • Position Type:
      Secretarial/Bookkeeper
  • Date Posted:
      6/5/2026
  • Location:
      Central Office
  • Date Available:
      ASAP
  • Closing Date:
      06/19/2026
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    Welcome to Vernon Public Schools: where students learn, achieve, and succeed!
    Position: Bookkeeper/Secretary for Food & Nutrition Services Department

    Description & Essential Functions:   The Administration is seeking a person qualified by education and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the position and in general, to establish and maintain a high level of standards of excellence in the Vernon Public Schools. Assist the Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services in facilitating the cafeteria affairs of the district through the supervision of the many office-related tasks under direction and guidance of the Director. 

    Essential functions include:

    • Answer telephones, record messages and greet visitors
    • Reconcile Food Service bills and invoices; process requisitions
    • Accounts receivable and accounts payable
    • Reconcile bank accounts monthly
    • Prepare journal entries
    • Debt management (unpaid meal charges)
    • Prepare monthly financial statements
    • Reconcile daily deposits and cafeteria sales
    • Place orders for delivery to the schools
    • Approve time entry and process absence reporting corrections for all cafeteria personnel
    • Is familiar with negotiated contract language of bargaining unit

    Apply online by visiting www.vernonpublicschools.org � Click Apply Now! Please make sure you have provided all materials that are required for the application process.

    Salary and Benefits:  $40,000 - $50,000 depending on experience. Please see attached job responsibilities and job description. Health Benefits are included with this position.
    Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30PM Monday - Friday in the office
    Start date: Position to start as soon as possible
    Closing date: June 19, 2026
    Other job requirements:
    High School Diploma required 
    Quickbooks experience preferred 
    Vernon Public Schools is seeking talented and passionate educators to join our team. By recruiting a diverse faculty and staff that is more representative of the experiences and backgrounds of students, we diversify our workforce, decrease opportunity gaps, and improve outcomes for all our students. Our commitment to equity allows us to achieve our Mission to ensure that every student can become an independent learner and a productive contributor to society.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Vernon Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

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