School Accountant

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martha School & St. Mary Bishop Nevins Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking a full-time School Accountant to support the Business Manager and Principal and oversee overall accounting operations for the school.

The role requires an AA or BS in Accounting/Business, 5+ years of related experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks/Sage along with strong communication skills and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• AA or BS in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar position.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Excellent written and oral communication; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of all financial files and records.
• Assist in budget preparation, review, and approval processes.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, GL, and collections activities.
• Manage school tuition system (FACTS) including plans and billing.
• Coordinate with parents on tuition payments and scholarships.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

AA or BS in Accounting/Business

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports to: Accountant, Business Manager and Principal

Location: Saint Martha School & St. Mary Academy | Sarasota FL

Overview

St. Martha and St. Mary Bishop Nevins Academy is seeking a full-time School Accountant.The School Accountant supports the Business Manager and Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records.
• Assist in the preparation, administration and review of the budget for the school which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish and School Finance Council, as required.
• Oversees accounting services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.
• Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including payment plan, collections and billing
• Works closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
• Works closely with Admissions Director to ensure receipt of scholarship information Works in the scholarship portal to ensure all scholarships are entered and appropriate scholarship payments received.
• Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
• Assists with ADP recruitment and onboarding of new hires as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Business manager or 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).
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, traditions, and values of the Catholic faith.
• 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 all school-based positions.