School Accountant, Part-time

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary Academy in Sarasota, FL seeks a part-time School Accountant (25 hours per week) to support the Business Manager and Principal with overall accounting operations. The role includes A/R, A/P, GL, and tuition management through FACTS.

Responsibilities include budgeting support, reconciliations, scholarship coordination, and collaboration with parents and Admissions. Requires 5+ years in accounting, QuickBooks/Sage proficiency, and strong MS Office skills. Background screening required.

Qualifications

• AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 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 multitask simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

AA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: School Accountant, Part-time (25 hrs./wk.)

Reports to: Accountant, Business Manager and Principal

Location: St. Mary Academy | Sarasota FL

Overview

St. Mary Academy is seeking a part-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. For informational purpose only: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/