On-Campus School Accountant — Payroll & GL

St. Michael's Prep; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael’s Prep in Austin, TX is seeking an Accountant to join its Business Office on a full-time, on-campus basis.

The Accountant provides support to the School’s accounting functions, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and other administrative support. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships at all levels, organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in overall accounting/finance; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Advanced facility with Google Suite and Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience with Blackbaud FENXT and Paylocity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger entries for accounts receivables, payroll and withholding.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations, including payroll and withholding accounts.
• Responsible for monthly incidental student billing.
• Responsible for semi-monthly payroll.
• Responsible for monthly review of the school’s purchasing card program.
• Assists with month end GL close process.
• Assists with year end financial statement audit and prepares audit documentation.
• Verifies accuracy of quarterly and annual tax reports submitted by payroll provider.
• Prepares annual statistical reports.
• Cross-train roles within the Business Office.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Blackbaud FENXT

Paylocity

Job description

St. Michael’s Prep in Austin, TX is seeking an Accountant to join its Business Office on a full-time, on-campus basis.

The Accountant provides support to the School’s accounting functions, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and other administrative support. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships at all levels, organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential.