Finance Manager, School Accounting & Reporting

Diocese of Harrisburg; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Catholic High School is seeking an Accounting Manager to collaborate with the Business Manager, President, and Finance Committee. The role combines accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, student accounts, and financial reporting to support the school’s operations and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage journal entries, financial records, and reporting packets while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization, Catholic school, independent school, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting preferred.
• Experience with enterprise-level accounting systems and financial software strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and process journal entries, including month-end entries, accruals, and other adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and current accounting records for the school's general operating budget and other funds.
• Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Reconcile budget reports and financial information from HCAS.
• Maintain and reconcile multiple checking and designated fund accounts.
• Record cash receipts, issue receipts, and prepare bank deposits.
• Prepare documentation for reimbursements and other financial transactions.
• Ensure procedures established by the Diocese's Central Accounting Department (HCAS) are followed.
• Maintain financial records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Maintain organized files and documentation for assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for leadership and Board Finance Committee.
• Prepare regular financial analyses for leadership review.
• Monitor financial activity and assist in analyzing the school's financial position.
• Provide payroll-related information to HCAS as required.
• Support audit processes and ensure access to records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business or related field preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Accounting software

QuickBooks

Job description

Lancaster Catholic High School is seeking an Accounting Manager to collaborate with the Business Manager, President, and Finance Committee. The role combines accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, student accounts, and financial reporting to support the school’s operations and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage journal entries, financial records, and reporting packets while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.