Mission-Driven Nonprofit Accounting Assistant

Orange Lutheran High School; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Lutheran High School (OLu) seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the daily financial operations of our Business Office, ensuring accurate records, processing transactions, and adherence to internal controls in line with nonprofit standards.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, the role emphasizes detail, cross‑platform data handling, and maintaining Christ-centered professional conduct within the school’s finance functions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably nonprofit/educational.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting and donor-restricted funds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations, including treasury management, general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and related tasks.
• Regular reconciliation between ledger and subledgers across multiple platforms (Square, Active, GiveSmart, FAS, Black Baud, Horizon, TYSYS, Finalsite).
• Prepare journal entries and assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and assist in audits and financial reviews.
• Support the organization’s grant and aid applications management and fixed asset processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel records in accordance with school policy.

Skills

MIP Abila

Microix

Excel

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP for nonprofits

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MIP Abila

Microix

Job description

Orange Lutheran High School (OLu) seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the daily financial operations of our Business Office, ensuring accurate records, processing transactions, and adherence to internal controls in line with nonprofit standards.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, the role emphasizes detail, cross‑platform data handling, and maintaining Christ-centered professional conduct within the school’s finance functions.