Business Office Bookkeeper

The Stony Brook School, located in Stony Brook, NY, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bookkeeper position is essential in assisting the Business Office with key accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities, including reconciliations, journal entries, data entry, along with other office duties as assigned. This position is critical to the efficient operation of the business office and works with all members of the business office team but primarily the Controller.

Job Status: Part Time 20 hours/week

Rate: $22-$25 p/hr. commensurate to experience; Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Flexible between 8:00-4:00 M-F

Primary Office Location: Daley Hall, Business Office

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reconciliations including bank, accounts receivable and general ledger accounts.
• Journal Entries
• Data Entry such as cash receipts, student billing, credit card transactions
• Assisting with Fixed Asset file management
• Researching information for business office projects as directed by the Controller.
• Documenting procedures

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience with Blackbaud software a plus.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and written
• Adaptation to Innovation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience: Prior bookkeeping experience required.

Computer Skills: Excel required; Experience with Blackbaud and Google Suite preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at The Stony Brook School will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, or any characteristic protected by the law.

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