What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Accountant position at Catholic Diocese of Venice?
Title: School Accountant
Reports to: Accountant, Business Manager and Principal
Location: Saint Martha School & St. Mary Academy | Sarasota FL
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Overview
St. Martha and St. Mary Bishop Nevins Academy is seeking a full-time School Accountant. The School Accountant supports the Business Manager and Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records.
- Assist in the preparation, administration and review of the budget for the school which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish and School Finance Council, as required.
- Oversees accounting services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.
- Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including payment plan, collections and billing
- Works closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
- Works closely with Admissions Director to ensure receipt of scholarship information Works in the scholarship portal to ensure all scholarships are entered and appropriate scholarship payments received.
- Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
- Assists with ADP recruitment and onboarding of new hires as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Business manager or principal.
Qualifications:
- AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks and/or Sage.
- 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).
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, traditions, and values of the Catholic faith.
- Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening.
Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.
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