Assistant Accountant, McNicholas High School

Archbishop McNicholas High School seeks to hire an Assistant Accountant starting in the 26-27 school year, with training to begin during the current school year.

Position Title: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 

Status: Full-time Non-exempt, 12 months 

Reports to: Director of Finance 

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION

The Accounting Assistant provides finance and clerical support for the school 

operations. 

III. POSITION CONTENT

A. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES

1. Provides administrative support for the Finance Department: 

• Administers EdChoice and JPSN programs and payments 

• Processes Payables and Receivables for the school 

• Meets weekly with the Director of Finance to review upcoming needs and planning 

• Maintains Student Tuition Account records (Scholarship, Aid, etc…) 

• Works extensively with the Admissions Department during student enrollment 

• Significant contact with parents on EdChoice and Finance questions 

• Completes Purchase Card entries and Bank Reconciliations 

• Assists the Director of Finance during the budgeting process 

• Reviews Finance Department mail Items 

• Provides other assistance as needed. 

IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

 A. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGES AND/OR ABILITIES (SKAs)

• Must have proficient keyboarding skills 

• Must have knowledge of and skill in using personal computers and software programs 

• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing 

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters 

• Must have the ability to relate to a variety of persons and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 

B. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Previous training on or applicable experience using computer hardware and software required. BlackBaud experience preferred 

• Prefer some experience in the Ohio Department of Education Scholarship Platform 

• Three to five years (3-5) in a general office setting, working with the public, desired 

VI. WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The school administrative assistant works a normal workweek. Overtime is occasionally 

necessary, but most school holidays (outside of summer break) are observed in the schedule. 

Employees of Archbishop McNicholas High School will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency, and adherence to the policies of Archbishop McNicholas High School. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith, nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Kelly McCullough, Director of Finance, at kmccullough@mcnhs.org.