Assistant Accountant, McNicholas High School

Archbishop McNicholas High School; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Archbishop McNicholas High School in Cincinnati is seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide finance and clerical support for school operations. The position is full-time and non-exempt, starting in the 26-27 school year with training to begin during the current school year.

Responsibilities include administering EdChoice and JPSN programs, processing payables and receivables, meeting weekly with the Director of Finance, collaborating with Admissions during student enrollment, communicating

Qualifications

• Proficient keyboarding and general computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide customer service.
• Experience with financial processes in an office setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Finance Department.
• Administers EdChoice and JPSN programs and payments.
• Processes payables and receivables for the school.
• Meets weekly with the Director of Finance to review needs and planning.
• Works with Admissions during student enrollment.
• Handles inquiries from parents on EdChoice and Finance questions.
• Completes Purchase Card entries and bank reconciliations.
• Assists the Director of Finance during budgeting.
• Provides other assistance as needed.

Skills

Keyboarding

PC Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Confidentiality

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BlackBaud

Ohio EdChoice Platform

Job description

Archbishop McNicholas High School seeks to hire an Assistant Accountant starting in the 26-27 school year, with training to begin during the current school year.

Position Title: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Status: Full-time Non-exempt, 12 months

Reports to: Director of Finance

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION

The Accounting Assistant provides finance and clerical support for the school operations.

III. POSITION CONTENT

A. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES

• 1. Provides administrative support for the Finance Department:
• Administers EdChoice and JPSN programs and payments
• Processes Payables and Receivables for the school
• Meets weekly with the Director of Finance to review upcoming needs andplanning
• Works extensively with the Admissions Department during studentenrollment
• Significant contact with parents on EdChoice and Finance questions
• Completes Purchase Card entries and Bank Reconciliations
• Assists the Director of Finance during the budgeting process
• Provides other assistance as needed.

IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

A. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGES AND/OR ABILITIES (SKAs)

• Must have proficient keyboarding skills
• Must have knowledge of and skill in using personal computers and softwareprograms
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Must have the ability to relate to a variety of persons and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

B. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Previous training on or applicable experience using computer hardware andsoftware required. BlackBaud experience preferred
• Prefer some experience in the Ohio Department of Education Scholarship Platform
• Three to five years (3-5) in a general office setting, working with the public, desired

VI. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The school administrative assistant works a normal workweek. Overtime is occasionally necessary, but most school holidays (outside of summer break) are observed in the schedule.

Employees of Archbishop McNicholas High School will have knowledge of the Catholic faith,a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency, and adherence to the policies of Archbishop McNicholas High School. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of theCatholic faith, nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or thespecific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.