School Accounting Assistant: Bookkeeping & Payments

Fenwick-High-School; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with match

Tuition discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fenwick High School seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the finance office with daily bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and records management. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and familiarity with school-finance processes.

The position is full-time and on-site in Oak Park, IL, with a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a education-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping, banking, or office administration experience.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and standard office suites.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable: verify invoices, enter into the finance system.
• Handle Accounts Receivable: issue statements, follow up on balances, arrange payment plans.
• Maintain organized records for transactions, contracts, and audits.

Skills

Bookkeeping basics

Accounts payable/receivable

Data entry

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Blackbaud

Financial Edge

Job description

Fenwick High School seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the finance office with daily bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and records management. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and familiarity with school-finance processes.

The position is full-time and on-site in Oak Park, IL, with a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a education-focused environment.