About The Waldorf School of Garden City

The Waldorf School of Garden City (WSGC) is an independent college preparatory day school for children in Pre-Nursery through Twelfth Grade. Established in 1947, the ten-acre campus is located in the suburban village of Garden City, just 18 miles from midtown Manhattan. The School’s beautiful 10-acre campus features playgrounds, gardens and playing fields bordered by a wooded “Nature Trail” which provides a visual and environmental boundary from the suburban houses and university buildings that surround us. The indoor facilities, all of which are connected, feature a historical main building entrance, a large gymnasium, a performance space, a modern library center, a fiber arts studio, three laboratories, a woodshop, music and practice rooms, a cafeteria, and a visual arts studio. The School also owns Camp Glen Brook, a 200-acre farm, in New Hampshire which is utilized as a part of our curriculum for grades 3-12. The Waldorf School of Garden City is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and is recognized by the New York State Education Department. Guided by our outstanding and dedicated faculty the Waldorf School of Garden City is a leader in education, offering a full education from Early Childhood through High School.

Job Summary

The Bookkeeper is an integral part of the School’s Business Office and facilitates the clerical tasks to support the daily efficiencies of the business office. This position reports to the Associate Director of Finance.

Job Description:

Primary duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Supporting accounts receivable, recording payments, deposits and invoices.
• Collecting information for auditing purposes.
• Supporting all clerical functions of the Business Office.

Required Skills & Capacities:

The successful candidate will possess the following background, skills and capacities:

• Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 2 years’ experience in accounts receivable and payables.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Experience in excel and highly organized.
• High ethical standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong capacity to work collaboratively with members of all School constituencies.
• Keen analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style.

· Proven commitment to supporting and fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in all areas of organizational life.

Compensation commensurate with experience $20-$30 per hour.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Gerald Owens, at owensg@waldorfgarden.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person