Accountant, BECA High School
About The Position
Bethlehem Catholic High School is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for a variety of accounting and payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience, with at least 5-7 years of experience as a School Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and Sage accounting software is preferred. The role demands excellent organizational and communication skills, a high degree of integrity, loyalty, and dependability, and a strong work ethic. The position also requires poise, tact, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations, with the ability to work independently and proficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent business experience.
- At least 5-7 years of experience as a School Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High degree of integrity, loyalty, and dependability.
- Strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive confidential situations.
- Ability to work independently and proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Sage accounting software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Processing the bi-weekly payroll for the staff.
- Processing payment for all requisitions and purchase orders.
- Maintaining and executing all Title Fund allocations.
- Assisting in the development of the annual school budget.
- Assisting the Director of Finance in the preparation of year-end financial reports.
- Preparing monthly and year-end journal entries.
- Consulting with the Principal, Director of Finance, and School Board Finance Committee.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly reports to the School Board.
- Meeting with all new employees to review new hire paperwork.
- Assisting new employees with payroll-related paperwork (W4, I9, direct deposit, database information, etc.).
- Assisting with Employee/Volunteer Background Checks and Required Clearances.
- Preparing Annual Teacher Contracts, Seasonal Coaching Agreements, and New Hire Employment Agreements.
- Completing required separation paperwork when an employee is terminated and forwarding it to appropriate offices.
- Completing employment verification requests for former employees.
- Completing and processing any unemployment questionnaires for former employees.
- Completing annual text book and supply orders with Act 195 funds in accordance with the PA Department of Education guidelines.
- Processing bi-weekly payroll for school staff.
- Processing salary projection sheets and maintaining payroll records that include calculation of salary, salary deductions, local taxes, and other payroll-related matters.
- Preparing and forwarding monthly pension reports to the Diocesan Pension Office.
- Assisting in the enrollment of employees into the Diocesan pension plan each January.
- Processing payment for all requisitions and purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Ensuring that all invoices are accurate and billed appropriately.
- Maintaining journal entries for all purchases made.
- Acting as a contact with the local bank to resolve any issues.
- Preparing all accounts receivable and bank deposits.
- Making bank transfers as needed with the Director of Finance's approval.
- Handling cash and checks for all school-related collections and programs.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
