Junior Accountant

About Cristo Rey Network

The Cristo Rey Network of 41 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success: students are two times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population.

Who We Are

Cristo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school opened its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. The school is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually, academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college and become the future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large.

Cristo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education.

This Role

We are seeking a Junior
Accountant to support our accounting team with a primary focus on Accounts
Receivable. This role includes posting and reconciling transactions, assisting with month-end closings, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, including balance sheet updates. The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience, is comfortable using QuickBooks, and can manage AR while supporting general accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable: generate invoices, track payments, and follow up on overdue balances
• Assist with month-end close: prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and draft preliminary financial reports
• Post vendor invoices and expense reimbursements; maintain general ledger accuracy
• Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts monthly
• Support audit and compliance: compile schedules, coordinate with auditors, and address inquiries
• Prepare financial analyses: variance reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, and cash-flow forecasts
• Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and special projects

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The requirements below represent knowledge, skills, and/or ability:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
• Clear and professional phone communication for collections
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (AR, general ledger, or bookkeeping)

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in Education or Nonprofit Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Experience preparing or supporting balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with accounting process improvements or streamlining AR workflows

How to Apply

If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is found. This position will ideally start in September.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits are included in the overall compensation package. Salary range is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. Applicants should be prepared to provide references upon request.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with the links provided at: https://cristoreyorlandohs.bamboohr.com/careers

Cristo Rey Orlando High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment, unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church.