Finance & Administrative Associate (School)

The Hotchkiss School; Interlaken Estates (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT is seeking a Business Office Associate to support daily financial, administrative, and operational activities. This in-office role covers accounting, purchasing, payment processing, and system administration to help the School's budgeting and reporting processes.

Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Experience in private schools or nonprofits is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting business office, accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, or administrative functions preferred.
• Experience in private school or nonprofit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Process routine journal entries in accounting system.
• Manage vendor payments, purchasing card, and prepaid card programs.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and audits.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and confidential information.
• Serve as liaison between Business Office and campus departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

Job description

The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT is seeking a Business Office Associate to support daily financial, administrative, and operational activities. This in-office role covers accounting, purchasing, payment processing, and system administration to help the School's budgeting and reporting processes.

Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. Experience in private schools or nonprofits is preferred but not required.