Senior Accountant High Schools

Diocese of Camden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Camden is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare financial statements, analyze accounts, and perform reconciliations for five high schools. The role collaborates with school bookkeepers to deliver timely information to school administration.

Responsibilities include monthly closings, bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and assisting in annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with 3 years prior experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Exemplary planning and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing tasks including journal entries for month end revenue and expense accruals.
• Perform account reconciliations and analysis for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and provide variance analysis.
• Provide forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Assist in development of the annual budget.

Skills

Planning

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to perform financial statement preparation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, in a well-organized and timely manner for five High Schools in the Diocese of Camden. This role involves working closely with bookkeepers to provide accurate and timely information to school administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing tasks including journal entries for month end revenue and expense accruals.
• Perform account reconciliations and analysis for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and provide variance analysis.
• Provide assistance in the development of the annual budget.
• Provide forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, processes, procedures, and standards.
• As a Senior Accountant, you will be required to perform financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with 3 years prior experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Software (Excel, Word & Outlook.)
• Exemplary planning and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• High level verbal and written communications skills.