School Accountant

Diocese of Venice in Florida • Naples, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Accountant supports the school Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.

Requirements

• AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).
• Must be able to pass the DOV accounting assessment test.
• State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and reviews the school budget.
• Generates and presents monthly financial reports for the school finance committee.
• Establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
• Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including billing, collections, and all aspects of tuition assistance (scholarships: private and state funds).
• Work closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
• Records deposits into QuickBooks.
• Process payments for approved invoices.
• Reconcile credit cards and bank statements.
• Acts as school liaison with the Diocese in financial matters and human resources issues, attends relevant Diocesan meetings.
• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records.
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation.
• Submits payroll bi-weekly following Diocesan policy.
• Keep payroll records including status changes, time off requests, holiday pay, correction of time input errors.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Director, and/or Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree