School Accountant

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a School Accountant to manage the school's accounting operations and support the Principal. The role handles budgeting, financial analysis, Tuition (FACTS) management, and acts as the liaison with the diocese.

Candidates should have an AA or BS in Accounting or Business Administration and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in QuickBooks or Sage and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must pass the DOV accounting assessment test and a level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews budget process for the school which is subject to review and/or approval by the School Finance Council, as required.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to financial decisions and questions facing the School.
• Acts as liaison between the school and the diocese in financial matters.
• Oversees accounting services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.
• Provides professional accounting support to school staff.
• Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including billing, collections, and all aspects of tuition assistance (scholarships: private and state funds).
• Works closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
• Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
• Assists Principal with ADP recruitment and onboarding of new hires as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

AA or BS in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Location: St. Francis Xavier School | Fort Myers, Florida

Overview

The School Accountant is an administrator in support of the school Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews budget process for the school which is subject to review and/or approval by the School Finance Council, as required.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to financial decisions and questions facing the School.
• Acts as liaison between the school and the diocese in financial matters.
• Coordinates and reviews school organizations and student funds.
• Oversees accounting services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.
• Provides professional accounting support to school staff.
• Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including billing, collections, and all aspects of tuition assistance (scholarships: private and state funds).
• Works closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
• Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
• Assists Principal with ADP recruitment and onboarding of new hires as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).
• Must be able to pass the DOV accounting assessment test.
• Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening.

Please note:State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for allschool-based positions.