Staff Accountant

The Covenant School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Covenant School in Dallas, TX seeks a Staff Accountant to handle day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, gifts and contribution reporting, and support month-end close and year-end reporting. You will provide financial data to the Controller for financial statements, budgeting, variance analysis and forecasting, while maintaining confidentiality and applying GAAP principles.

Strong attention to detail and effective communication are essential in a busy school setting, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five years of GAAP-based accounting experience.
• Experience multi-tasking operational and accounting duties.
• Three years of QuickBooks and MS Excel proficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality with staff, students and families.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and adapt to interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and timely.
• Post receipts to General Ledger and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Route invoices for approval and reconcile monthly.
• Prepare journal entries including payroll, benefits, investments and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit schedules and year-end financial statements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Five years of GAAP-based accounting experience

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant provides day-to-day processing of all accounts payable, accounts receivable, gifts and contribution reporting; and supports month-end close and year-end reporting. The position provides financial data to the Controller which is used for the completion of financial statement preparation and analysis, budget, variance issues, and forecasting.

Essential Functions: The Staff Accountant consistently performs the following responsibilities:

Accounts Receivables/ Payables

• Ensure timely processing of cash receipts and deposits.
• Post receipts into the General Ledger and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Route invoices to Department Heads and Directors for approval.
• Record invoices in the General Ledger, schedule payments, and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Run and mail Accounts Payable checks as needed.
• Maintain orderly financial records.

Maintenance of General Ledger

• Prepare journal entries including entries to record payroll, benefit allocation, investments, petty cash, pledges and reconcile monthly.
• Reconcile tuition and fee receivables and contributions to the general ledger monthly.
• Record donations and restricted gifts, and track expenses from restricted donations; reconcile with the Advancement Office monthly.

Audit-Related Duties

• Assist Controller with preparation of audit schedules.
• Assist Controller with preparation of final financial statements and footnotes to financial statements.
• Assist Controller with preparation of schedules for auditors for the year-end tax return.

Cash/ Bank Deposits

• Accountable for petty cash/reconciliation
• Oversee credit card management function for the School, including ensuring proper coding, receipt, and approvals via Ramp.
• Enter cash donations.
• Prepare bank deposits.

Minimum Experience and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five (5) years of experience following GAAP-based accounting principles.
• Previous work experience in multi-tasking positions including handling operational and accounting-oriented duties and responsibilities.
• Three (3) years of experience in QuickBooks and MS Excel.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to staff, students and families.
• Work effectively with a service-oriented attitude in a busy office setting subject to frequent interruptions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, research and solve problems.
• Multi-task with the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

Requirements

Specific Requirements Include:

• Exercise diplomacy and tact and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Requirements:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A full and unreserved support of the School’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs.
• Willingness and ability to support the vision, mission, critical issues, and core values of the School.
• Ability and commitment to work occasional weekend and evening hours as needed.