Senior Accountant

CTDI; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for Catholic Education in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting function, ensure accuracy, and protect confidential financial information.

Reporting to an Accounting Manager, you will manage day-to-day operations, prepare monthly reports, and collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education to strengthen financial planning.

4+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong Excel/QuickBooks skills are required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects and competing priorities with strong time-management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel experience.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and general ledgers.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial controls.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor in all work.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for the Foundation and OCE with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations of the Strategic Planning Assistance Team process.
• Assist with review of financial reports including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Projection, Actual vs Budget Analysis, and Budget.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Excel

QuickBooks

General ledger accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

The Foundation for Catholic Education's core purpose is to help sustain and grow the Catholic Elementary Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, through strategic work with the Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and building strategic relationships with individuals, organizations and foundations whose philanthropic interests are aligned with the Foundation for Catholic Education.

Overview

Reporting to an Accounting Manager, the ideal candidate will be someone with 4+ years’ experience performing accounting related duties on a professional level. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, interact with all levels throughout the Foundation and OCE. Candidate will possess organizational skills, with an exceptional commitment to accuracy, detail, and follow-up. The Senior Accountant must be adept at handling sensitive and confidential information with tact and diplomacy, using good judgment and discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for the Foundation and OCE in an environment that requires professionalism and confidentiality
• Manages day-to-day financial operations of Strategic Planning Assistance Team process, a joint initiative of The Foundation and the Office of Catholic Education that helps schools stabilize enrollment, strengthen finances, and plan for sustainable futures
• Assists with review of financial reports including:
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Projection
  • Actual vs Budget Analysis
  • Budget

Provides feedback and guidance regarding implementation of accounting and finance best practices

Assists in preparation of monthly financial reports

Prepare data as requested internally and externally for directors, vendors, banks and auditors

Manages sensitive and/or confidential information

Prioritize projects; establish and meet deadlines; ability to multitask

Effectively and proactively structures work priorities with minimal direction

Proactively identifies improvements, makes recommendations, take the initiative and can anticipate necessary changes in the work environment

Pays keen attention to detail to deliver a high‑quality work product with minimal direction or review of work

Gathers school financial metrics to assist with long term planning related to both operations and capital needs

Oversees the work of Foundation for Catholic Education Staff Accountant (s)

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Efficiently manage multiple projects and competing priorities with strong time‑management skills
• Proficient skills using MS Office with strong experience using Excel
• Familiarity with using QuickBooks
• Strong Understanding of general ledger accounting
• Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Completes work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, adapt to changing environment

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 4+ years’ experience providing accounting support to senior level staff

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