Staff Accountant

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant performs general ledger accounting, billing, accounts receivable and collections and other special projects as assigned.
Organizational Relationships: The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller.
ABOUT THE POSITION
 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepares daily deposits and cash reports.
  • Processes the posting of payments to appropriate accounts in the financial general ledger system (Blackbaud).
  • Performs monthly bank reconciliations for the disbursement account and other accounts as assigned.
  • Manages monthly Purchasing Card tracking and GL entry.
  • Prepares monthly Daycare billing using billing software and tracks receipt of payments.
  • Tracks receipt of student enrollment contracts and generates periodic enrollment and net tuition revenue reporting.
  • Prepares the accounts receivable report detailing all past due accounts and balancing the general ledger to the accounts receivable subsidiary.
  • Performs collection calls on overdue student accounts.
  • Reviews the general ledger, periodically during the month, for input accuracy and verifies the accuracy of account balances.
  • Prepares account analysis for periodic balance sheet reviews and reconciles and resolves any differences, in consultation with the Controller.
  • Performs billings and collections for summer camps and other rental customers of the Academy’s plant, property and equipment.
  • Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller and department heads regarding expenses, budgets, and other matters.
  • Assists the Controller and CFO in preparing the annual budget including input and balancing.
  • Assists the Controller and CFO in gathering and preparing information for external audit staff during the annual audit.
  • Generates all required month-end reports, including the FYTD budget vs. actual reports for budget managers, and files according to document retention guidelines.
  • Maintains document retention files, either paper or electronic, for the Business Office.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Educational: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business and 3 years work experience.
 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Skills: High level accounting skills, strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, a strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, superior customer service skills, ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions, and professional etiquette.
 
  • Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office and general ledger applications, and familiarity with non- profit accounting. Experience with QuickBooks or standard billing software is a plus.

  • Abilities: Ability to operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; ability to work with data using specific, defined processes. Ability to work with a diversified group of individuals and manage multiple relationships and priorities; make independent decisions based on established policies and procedures.
 
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should Apply Online or submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references
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