Business Manager

The Business Manager performs general business functions, human resources, and operations

for University Cooperative School. This is a full time, exempt position, working 40 hours per

week. This is primarily an in-person position with some flexibility to work from home, especially

during summer months. Reports to the Head of School.

Responsibilities Include:

• General accounting functions including journal entries in QuickBooks, accounts

receivable and tuition payment billing and tracking (including manage delinquent

accounts) through Clarity Systems.

• Process monthly payroll, manage employee retirement system, and paid time off.
• Manage employee health insurance, tax forms, records, and files.
• Track donations, restricted funds, donor acknowledgement letters through Little Green

Light software.

• Prepare regular and accurate financial reports for Head of School and board finance

committee.

• Develop and monitor the annual budget with Head of School and Board Finance

Committee.

• Attend board and committee meetings as needed.
• Lead financial aid process and communications.
• Issue enrollment contracts
• Assist in long-term financial planning
• Supervise the work of the business office assistant and contract bookkeeper
• Work with accountants on annual preparation of Tax form 990 and periodic audits

(typically every five years).

• Follow best practices and legal compliance to ensure that the school is in compliance

with current standards and requirements. Maintain accurate records and systems.

Ensure strict confidentiality of financial data and records.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the head of school.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, business administration or mathematics preferred.

Will consider equivalent work experience.

• A minimum of two years business management, accounting, or bookkeeping experience

for a school or similar sized non-profit (501(c)3) organization.

• Knowledge of non-profit accounting preferred.
• Ability to get along well, and communicate positively with team members and school

community.

• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of people.
• Ability to multi-task, respond with flexibility to changing needs, and maintain positive

and professional attitude even under pressure.

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and systems and ask for help when needed.
• Experience with QuickBooks required. Experience with Microsoft office products

including Excel required.

• Experience or ability to learn systems including Little Green Light, Clarity Systems, and

Google workgroups.

• Experience with payroll and employee retirement systems preferred.
• Ability to create accurate reports and maintain accurate records a must.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining careful and deliberate attention to details.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Sense of humor a plus

Compensation

Starting salary range: $70,000 to 95,000 DOE

Health insurance, including vision and dental

Retirement contributions

Generous time off

About University Cooperative School

University Cooperative School is a dynamic, progressive Pre-K through 5 th grade school in the

North University District. We take a joyful, community-oriented approach to raising engaged

citizens, deep learners, and brave adventurers with the skills, creativity, and heart needed to

better the world. University Cooperative School features small class sizes, a team of passionate,

dedicated faculty and staff, and an engaged group of parents. Since 1975, University

Cooperative School has been nurturing the whole child. We are committed to creating a

positive and fun environment for our students and community.

To learn more, visit www.ucoopschool.org

University Cooperative School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University Cooperative School

does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age,

gender, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally

protected status, in the hiring of staff or in the administration of educational policies and

programs, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs.