Junior Accountant, Foundations Finance & Education

Foundation for Catholic Education; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for Catholic Education seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting duties and collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education. The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, accuracy, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Strong Excel and QuickBooks skills are essential, with attention to detail and effective communication. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the role emphasizes independent work, deadlines, and the ability to interact across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting support experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks and general ledger accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for the Foundation and Office of Catholic Education (OCE).
• Review financial reports including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Projection, Actual vs Budget Analysis, and Budget.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Prepare data for directors, vendors, banks and auditors.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Prioritize projects and meet deadlines; multitask effectively.
• Identify improvements and recommendations for accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Senior Accountant and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Excel

QuickBooks

General ledger

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Office

QuickBooks

Job description

The Foundation for Catholic Education seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting duties and collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education. The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, accuracy, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Strong Excel and QuickBooks skills are essential, with attention to detail and effective communication. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the role emphasizes independent work, deadlines, and the ability to interact across the