Cape Henry Collegiate seeks a full-time Business Office Assistant (BOA). This integral role focuses on customer service, answers and directs inquiries, assists with Student Accounts and the Bookstore, and supports other Business Office functions.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, detail oriented, organized, and proficient with financial data entry and professional written communication. The candidate will demonstrate the capacity to contribute in a positive manner to a team environment. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize the diversified workload.

The BOA represents the School at all times and must honor the confidential and sensitive nature of the responsibilities of all of the Business Office functions. Applicants for this full-time position should have 2 years’ experience in a clerical or administrative support position, preferably with some accounting knowledge.

Essential Tasks

• Welcome visitors to the Business Office.
• Answer parent phone calls and emails.
• Record and deposit incoming payments for FACTS Tuition Management, after-school programs, summer camps, miscellaneous cash receipts, as well as contributions/donations.
• Add miscellaneous charges to students accounts
• Support with collections for Accounts Receivable
• Operate the Brooks Family Spirit Store on a part-time basis by assisting customers with purchases and stocking shelves with merchandise.
• Assist Accounts Payable with weekly check run including entering invoices and processing
• Assist with credit card receipts and coding
• Maintain and distribute office supplies, stationery and other materials and keep supplies fully stocked at all times.
• General administrative duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone and internet communications and record keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the Google platform (Google Calendar, Google Docs).
• Ability to establish priorities, and maintain organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects.
• Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, Advanced degree (preferred)
• Two years of administrative experience or equivalent. Accounting experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. 

The School's mission is to know, value, and challenge each student. We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.
Cape Henry Collegiate is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.