School Accountant Job Port Charlotte area,Florida USA,Finance & Banking

Job Title: School Accountant, Full-time
Reporting to: Principal
Location: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School | Port Charlotte, FL

Classification:
Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The School Accountant is an administrator in support of the school Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.

Job Responsibilities

Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
Assist in the preparation, and reviews budget with the Principal for the school which is subject to review and/or approval by the School Finance Council, as required.
Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to financial decisions and questions facing the School.
Acts as liaison between the school and the diocese in financial matters.
Coordinates and reviews school organizations and student funds.
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.
Oversees accounting services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.
Provides professional accounting support to school staff.
Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including billing, collections, and all aspects of tuition assistance (scholarships: private and state funds).
Works closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
Any other duties as assigned by the principal.

AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position.
Experience in Sage, FACTS and SUFS is preferred.
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).
Must be able to pass the DOV accounting assessment test.
Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening.

For eligible employees we offer:

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, short and long-term disability.
Paid time off.
Generous paid holidays and holy days in a calendar year.


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