Staff Accountant

ROME GROUP; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision, 403(b)

Vacation

Four day work weeks in the summer

Two weeks off at Christmas

Job summary

Incarnate Word Academy is seeking a Staff Accountant for the 2026-27 school year to support financial operations and reporting. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and involves transactions, reconciliations, receivables, payables, journal entries, bank deposits, and payroll coordination.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience) with 2+ years in a related field, plus nonprofit or academic exposure and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; 2+ years of experience.
• Nonprofit or academic background preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong communication, organization and time management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and numerical data handling.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions and maintain accounts in CYMA accounting system.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for all accounts and entries.
• Receive and record Accounts Receivable; work with Blackbaud Tuition Management.
• Accounts Payable: review voucher coding and set up check runs.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for month-end closing.
• Oversee all bank deposits, in person and electronically.
• Assist with audits and coordinate payroll and benefits changes for accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

2+ years of related experience (or 4+ years without degree)

Tools

CYMA

Blackbaud Tuition Management

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Incarnate Word Academy – Staff Accountant

Incarnate Word Academy is a college preparatory high school that strives to challenge young women of faith to achieve their God-given potential academically, physically, spiritually, and emotionally, thereby empowering themselves and others to make a positive impact on our world.

As a community, we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive, harmonious environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed and respected while celebrating that each person is a creation of God. The school is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Incarnate Word Academy is seeking a Staff Accountant for the 2026-27 school year to join a dedicated team of educators committed to educating young women. The Staff Accountant reports to the school’s Chief Financial Officer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Records transactions and maintain existing accounts in CYMA accounting system
• Performs monthly reconciliations for all accounts and entries.
• Receive and record Accounts Receivable. This includes working with the Blackbaud Tuition Management system.
• Accounts Payable, review coding of vouchers, set up check runs
• Prepare monthly journal entries in preparation for month-end closing
• Oversee all bank deposits, in person and electronically
• Works with Advancement to reconcile donations
• Assist with the audit, both pre-audit preparation and external auditors in their work
• Coordinates payroll and benefit changes and is responsible for payroll accuracy.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 2+ years of related experience, or 4+ years’ experience without such degree
• Experience in Non Profit or Academic background preferred
• Understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices
• Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Strong communication, organization and time management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and good record keeping
• Must be highly skilled with financial and numerical data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and especially Excel)

• IWA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with candidate qualifications, as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) savings plan and vacation.
• Four day work weeks in the summer and two weeks off at Christmas.

Thank you for your interest in Incarnate Word Academy.

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