School Accountant, Part-time

Diocese of Venice in Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking a part-time School Accountant to support the Business Manager and Principal in the overall accounting operations of the school.

The role involves maintaining financial records, assisting with budgets, managing A/R/A/P/GL, and coordinating with Parents and Admissions on scholarships. Requires AA/BS in accounting or business, 5+ years’ experience, and proficiency with QuickBooks or Sage.

Qualifications

• AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• 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, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of and commitment to Catholic faith.
• Must pass 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.
• Oversees accounting services (A/R, A/P, GL, Collections).
• Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including payment plans and billing.
• Works with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
• Coordinates with Admissions Director on scholarship information and portal entries.
• Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
• Assists with recruitment/onboarding of new hires as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Business Manager or Principal.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

AA or BS in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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

Reports to: Accountant, Business Manager and Principal

Location: St. Mary Academy | Sarasota FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

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.

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.
• 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/