Accountant
About The Position
An Accountant at Valor Christian High School is a vital member of a high-performing Finance team dedicated to ensuring accurate financial operations, maintaining compliance, and delivering reliable financial information and service to internal and external stakeholders. This role oversees accounts payable and cash receipt functions, including invoice and expense report processing, coding verification, check runs, credit card compliance, and recording deposits. The Accountant serves as a primary point of contact for vendor and customer inquiries, ensuring responsive, professional service. Additional responsibilities include supporting the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, managing 1099 reporting and regulatory requirements, and assisting with annual audit requests. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset. Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other business-related area required
- Two to five years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping position required
- Strong organizational skills
- Commitment to accuracy
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to think critically
- Positive work ethic
- Ability to work independently as well as possess solid interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer relations and service skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Extensive Microsoft Excel experience
- Experience with Google Suite
Nice To Haves
- Experience with business accounting software, Veracross Accounting knowledge is a plus
Responsibilities
- Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
- Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community
- Manage the invoice and expense report process including verification of coding accuracy and data input
- Prepare and process regular check runs to meet payment schedules
- Maintain Valor’s credit card process by ensuring card holder compliance and accurate reporting of expenses
- Record deposits from multiple revenue streams
- Assist with monthly close process
- Serve as point of contact for vendor inquiries
- Respond to customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Prepare month end journal entries
- Perform general ledger reconciliations
- Manage 1099 process and governmental reporting
- Assist with Annual Audit requests
- Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
- Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
- Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
Benefits
- Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
