Staff Accountant

Light of Christ Catholic Schools is inviting applications for a Staff Accountant to perform a variety of accounting, finance, and support functions to assure the smooth and efficient operation of Light of Christ Catholic Schools (LOC).

• Analyzes financial information to identify potential budget variances, compiles statistical information, and develops policies and procedures conforming to established financial practices and regulatory requirements.
• Compiles and maintains a wide variety of financial information, files, and records.
• Posts subledgers, journal entries, and fixed asset calculations.
• Assists in developing and maintaining the LOC and school/department budgets.
• Monitors various account balances and related financial activity to ensure that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits, and fiscal practices are followed.
• Reconciles a wide variety of financial data including bank statements and monthly balance sheets.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation.
• Generates, prepares, and distributes a wide variety of reports, written materials, and electronic financial information, to include providing donor reports and reporting monthly to creditors, the Diocese, etc.
• Recommends, develops, and implements policies and procedures on issues that relate to accounting functions.
• Assists auditors by providing required supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes.
• Provides orientation and support to school/department/LOC personnel regarding procedures and program requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of sources (LOC employees, State and Federal agencies, auditors, etc.)

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Mission Advancement accounting
• Billing
• Deposits
• Provides support and assistance as requested for system-wide projects.
• Maintains strict confidentiality on private matters pertaining to LOC, the schools and its students, staff, and parents.
• Participates in unit/LOC meetings.
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

• Participates in in-service/professional development as determined by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• One year of related accounting experience.