Staff Accountant

Foundation for Catholic Education; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for Catholic Education seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting duties and collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education. The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, accuracy, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Strong Excel and QuickBooks skills are essential, with attention to detail and effective communication. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the role emphasizes independent work, deadlines, and the ability to interact across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting support experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks and general ledger accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for the Foundation and Office of Catholic Education (OCE).
• Review financial reports including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Projection, Actual vs Budget Analysis, and Budget.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Prepare data for directors, vendors, banks and auditors.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Prioritize projects and meet deadlines; multitask effectively.
• Identify improvements and recommendations for accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Senior Accountant and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Excel

QuickBooks

General ledger

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Office

QuickBooks

Job description

The organization’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 a Senior Accountant, the ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or someone with 1 -3 years’ experience. This position will be responsible for 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 Staff 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
• 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

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
• Familiarity with 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 1-3 years in experience providing accounting support to senior level staff.

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