Senior Accountant

Job Description Please submit your application through the Diocese Career Site ( Applications submitted through any other method will not be considered. Job Posting Details Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Type: Full Time Position Level: Experienced The Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for performing day-to-day transaction processing of the Business Office, including but not limited to student billing, accounting services, financial reporting, and implementing company finance policy. The Senior Accountant is expected to have competencies in the following major areas:

COMMUNITY OF FAITH

Supports and implements the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school Gives evidence of lived Gospel values Participates in building faith community

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Works cooperatively with administration Works positively with colleagues, support staff, and parish staff Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students Maintains positive interpersonal relations with parents

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all general accounting and financial processing functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, project accounting, fixed assets, inventory, and tax compliance. Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including account analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ensure accounts payable are reviewed, approved, accurately recorded, and paid in a timely manner. Manage banking operations and maintain internal controls related to check issuance and credit card payments. Coordinate with external auditors to support the completion of the annual audit. Prepare and file sales and use tax returns and 1099 reports accurately and on time. Provide ad hoc financial reports and related support as needed. Tuition Management Process Ensure the completion and processing of the Enrollment, Tuition and Fees contracts on an annual, mid-year and part year basis. Ensure student billings, tuition, and fees are processed and collected in a timely manner. Follow-up and assist with delinquent accounts, including summary analysis, calculation of late fees, entering late fee charges, generating collection letters and copies of statements; following-up with families on payment collection; document follow up on the delinquent account analysis. Handle students that have withdrawn during the school year, calculation of Tuition Refund Plan insurance (TRP) analysis for review, upload data to the insurance company for processing the tuition refund, follow up with the families for required documents, outstanding balances due, refunds for overpayment. Assist faculty and staff in creating and managing event budgets and creating fees in the Tuition Management system for payment collections. Other Responsibilities Assist and support the Business Office operations. Assist with general office functions, including but not limited to, assisting visitors, sorting the mail, placing postage on the mail, general office cleaning as needed for health and safety concerns. Assist with school functions as needed. Assisting with projects to increase efficiency and accuracy of procedures and processes related to primary areas of responsibilities.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Interacts with colleagues to further professional growth Takes advantage of opportunities for professional improvement Applicant Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field 3-5 years of accounting experience to include accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting and administration systems and processes. Detail-oriented, ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts and requirements to Faculty and Staff (non-accountants). Work cooperatively with others and independently as required. Ability to maintain confidentiality of work. Ability to anticipate needs and handle multiple activities. Excellent verbal and written communications skills with attention to grammar, spelling and formatting at a professional level. Must be extremely proficient in 10-Key, MS Word, and MS Excel with ability to analyze, re-sort, and format spreadsheets. Must have ability to create and export reports. Education 4 Year Degree #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryknoll School