School Compliance Financial Assistant - Memphis Shelby County Schools

Purpose and Scope

This position has a dual reporting relationship to the Director of School Compliance and the Principal.  Primary responsibility is being the bookkeeper in one school handling larger amounts of money to process the financial activity for the school to support consistent bookkeeping practices that lead to operational and fiscal compliance.  Must strictly adhere by law to the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual.  Serves as a mentor to new bookkeepers in other schools.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years of direct experience serving as a bookkeeper in a Shelby County School, or equivalent for a total of 3 years.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.