The Staff Accountant & Business Office Associate must be a highly motivated individual with excellent quantitative, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
The desired candidate should have experience with accounting systems, preferably Blackbaud, and be experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel, email, and the G Suite.
This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO, aka Director of Finance) and indirectly to the Controller.
This team member is a valued role within the Business Office team which, in addition to the CAO and Controller, includes the Business Office Associate, Student Billing Manager, Director of Human Resources, and Human Resources Manager.
Position responsibilities :
- Accounts payable (via conventional check and third-party processor)
- Accounting duties, including :
- Maintaining and reconciling accounts for parent association, school store, dining services, and various balance accounts
- Maintain files and accounts of fixed asset acquisitions
- Reconcile auxiliary bank accounts (sweep and money market accounts)
- Reconcile investment accounts
- Reconcile financial leases, depreciation account, accruals
- Processing deposits
- Overseeing corporate credit cards
- Distributing and overseeing department spending reports
- General office management
- Assisting in preparation for the annual audit
- Assisting the Chief Administrative Officer and Controller as needed
Position essential skills and experience :
- Five years of experience in an accounting, finance, and / or office management role.
- Undergraduate or associates degree in accounting required.
- Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.
- Experience with Blackbaud (Financial Edge), Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Suite
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and adaptively.