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Job description
School Finance Account Clerk
The Tangipahoa Parish School System (TPSS) is now accepting applications for the position of Secretary/School Finance Account Clerk (11 months). Salary is $26,591 - $37,737 based on verified years of relevant experience, plus an additional 4-6% FAC stipend. Benefits include participation in the teacher's retirement system and working hours from 7:30am to 3:00pm Monday-Friday.
Location: School Site To Be Determined
Criteria: Must have on or before the advertised deadline:
High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate with 2 years of Accounting and/or Bookkeeping experience; or
Associates Degree in Office Administration/Accounting or related coursework at a State Approved Vocational School or State Approved Business School; or Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business
Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Frontline Recruit and Hire website. Paper applications and/or email scanned attachment(s) will not be accepted or processed for consideration.
Submit your application through the Frontline Recruit and Hire portal, even if a previous paper application is on file with TPSS Human Resources. Previous paper or email applications will not be considered.
Please be advised that all applicants who apply for this position should check their email account daily, including their SPAM folder, for communications regarding this advertisement.
Applicants will be contacted as openings arise. Interviews will be conducted subject to vacancy availability or as future positions open.
The Tangipahoa Parish School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Date Advertisement Posted: September 3, 2026
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate with 2 years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience Or
Associates Degree in Office Administration/Accounting or related coursework at a State Approved Vocational School or State Approved Business School
Reports To: Director of Business Services
Salary Range: $26,591 - $36,658 All School Secretaries who serve as a Financial Account Clerk shall be 11 month employees and will be paid a stipend of 4-6% based upon job duties.
Job Responsibilities:
Become proficient in the School Finance Software
Depending on the school positions that are available some School Finance Account Clerks may have to travel to 2 or more locations.
Adhere to the TPSS School Finance Handbook in processing the financial transactions of the school for the district
Work with the school principals and faculty/staff to process the financial transactions of the school
Field questions from the Director of Business Services concerning school bank reconciliations, trial balance and school activity reports
Assist the Business Services Department in the preparation of the school financial reports for the principal, Central Office and board member reports
Process daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations for all school activity accounts
Process accounts payable for the school activity accounts
Work with all coaches and sponsors on the game and/or fundraiser reconciliations
All other duties may be assigned by the appropriate authority
Terms of Employment: 11 months
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Some tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks may require visual, sound and color perception and discrimination and require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
Evaluation: Criteria Established by School Board Policy Rev 10/30/24 Da
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