School Accountant

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St. John Regional Catholic School, located in Frederick, MD, seeks qualified candidates for a School Accountant.

The School Accountant (SA) is an experienced accounting professional who is responsible for the daily posting of accounting transactions and reporting on the school's financial results. This position assists the Principal with the stewardship of the finances, in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines. The SA is a person of faith committed to Gospel values. He or she values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the Catholic School fulfill its mission and purpose.

The SA serves in a key financial support capacity to the Principal, School Board, and any other finance-related positions. The position ensures accounting transactions are recorded correctly and financial statements provide accurate and timely information.

Job Responsibilities :

• Oversees the FACTS Tuition Management and the school's Grant and Aid system. Generates timely and accurate reports from FACTS to enable posting of revenue transactions to the accounting system.
• Posts all deposits, other than FACTS deposits, from a deposit log or electronic statement. Reconciles deposits slips for “other revenue” with the deposit log.
• Oversees the tuition collection process, including preparing monthly reports on delinquent tuition and assists in the necessary contact with delinquent families.
• Processes and records payroll and any payroll related changes through the UKG System. Ensures adequate payroll files are maintained, reviewed and approved by the principal, including all applicable support for payroll transactions.
• Obtains support and approval for all school obligations, posts all invoices/reimbursement requests through QuickBooks Online and prints checks for review and signature or creates electronic payment and obtains appropriate payment authorization.
• Serves as a school contact with financial institutions and the Archdiocese.
• Ensures school salaries and benefits are implemented in accordance with applicable law and Archdiocesan policy.
• Ensures compliance with Diocesan policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations, with the assistance of Archdiocesan staff.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience:

• BS/BA, CPA, and/or MBA a plus.
• Five or more years of work experience in finance or accounting.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

• Strong written and oral skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office Products.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and to supervise others.
• Understand and support the operation and mission of the Catholic Church

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Frederick, MD (Onsite)

Job Type

Schools

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

11/25/2025