Finance Office Assistant

Description

Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus, a 9-12 independent Catholic girls’ school in Pasadena, California, seeks a highly responsive, organized, and customer-service oriented Finance Office Assistant to provide administrative and operational support for the Business Office.

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Finance Office Assistant will :

• Process accounts payable and receivable accurately and on time
• Manage and ensure timely vendor payments, adhering to school policies
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Maintain financial records and assist with the month-end closing process
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance financial procedures and systems
• Prepare financial reports and documents as needed by the Accounting Manager
• Handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality
• Help with research, analysis, and reporting as needed
• Assist with special projects such as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Director of Finance

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical thinker and problem solver with the ability to manage an interrupt-driven workload
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Team player with the ability to work well with a diverse group of students and colleagues
• Willing to be an active, enthusiastic member of the MSS community. Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour based on 3 days per week.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Lisa Hernandez, Assistant to the Head of School ().

Mayfield Senior School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.

Wage Range

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range.

We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.