Payroll​/HR Generalist

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining the Academy of the Sacred Heart family. All hiring is done by the Head of School, under the recommendation of the School Leadership Team, and involves multiple interviews with members of the school division or department. All candidates with interest in joining this team of professionally excellent, mission-driven educators and support staff are encouraged to submit a resume for consideration when a position emerges.

Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade
8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the Goals and Criteria, these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts.

Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

The Senior Accountant supports the Finance Office and reports to the Finance and Data Manager, Finance and Human Resources Coordinator, and Chief Financial Officer.

• Create, maintain, and execute financial procedures
• Record accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions
• Communicate with
  • parents regarding tuition and incidental receivables
  • vendors regarding billing and statements
  • educators regarding transaction coding
• Bill student accounts for various incidental expenses
• Track receivables and follow up on outstanding balances
• Research, interpret, and analyze financial data
• Complete purchases on behalf of the organization
• Facilitate credit card receipt tracking procedures
• Work with third-party auditors during the annual financial statement audit
• Record payroll transactions
• Implement efficiencies by formatting Excel into Quick Books and ADP importable files
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• One to three years of accounting or related field experience
• Not-for-profit accounting experience preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Google platforms
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Highly self-directed with an attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively

The School Network

Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 schools in the U.S. and Canada Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and to lay the foundation for a meaningful life.

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer that does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status.

The hiring and interview process includes completing an application for employment, background and reference checks, a writing sample done during the interview process, demonstration of professional and technology competencies and completion of professional credentials as required for the position.

The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, partisan consideration, or any other class protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, employment practices, admission policies, scholarship or tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.