ACCOUNTANT - OPEN IMMEDIATELY - ANTICIPATED START: NOVEMBER 2026

De La Salle High School Of Concord; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b)

403(b) matching

Paid Vacation

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

De La Salle High School Of Concord in Concord, CA, seeks an on-site accountant to join the finance team. This full-time, year-round role reports to the Controller and manages general ledger activities, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly closings.

Candidates should have at least five years of school or non-profit accounting experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of tuition billing and financial aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' accounting experience, preferably within a school setting and/or non-profit organization; school experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with general ledger applications, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact frequently with the Controller, Vice President for Finance, President, other school administrators, Business Office Team members, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Blackbaud Tuition Management accounting (or similar financial and billing program applications).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn financial accounting software and other programs as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting standards, audit protocols, and internal control procedures, along with all applicable federal and state statutes.
• Manage student billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Process tuition enrollment contracts, cash receipts, and deposits.
• Assist with financial aid applications.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support monthly closings.
• Manage financial transactions and data, and perform analytical work with a high level of accuracy while meeting time-sensitive deadlines despite interruptions.
• Operate as a reliable, organized professional who can prioritize many tasks simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Adhere to confidentiality standards at all times.

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Location: School Location - Concord, CA, Salary Range: $35.00 - $45.00Hourly,

POSITION SUMMARY

The accountant is a vital, full-time, year-round, on-site role reporting to the Controller.

They handle the school's general accounting tasks and oversee internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting standards, audit protocols, and internal control procedures, along with all applicable federal and state statutes.
• Manage student billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Process tuition enrollment contracts, cash receipts, and deposits.
• Assist with financial aid applications.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support monthly closings.
• Manage financial transactions and data, and perform analytical work with a high level of accuracy while meeting time-sensitive deadlines despite interruptions.
• Operate as a reliable, organized professional who can prioritize many tasks simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Adhere to confidentiality standards at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications, Salary & Benefits:

• Minimum of five years' accounting experience, preferably within a school setting and/or non-profit organization; school experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with general ledger applications, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact frequently with the Controller, Vice President for Finance, President, other school administrators, Business Office Team members, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and Blackbaud Tuition Management accounting (or similar financial and billing program applications).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn financial accounting software and other programs as assigned.

SALARY RANGE

$35 - $45 per hour

12 months, full-time, non-exempt position

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Vacation
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance