Bookkeeper

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Salary: USD
27 - USD
28 per hour

The Bookkeeper/Office Manager is a full-time front desk position that will greet, assist, and provide direction and information to visitors and provide accounting assistance to the Controller and administrative support to the Business Office. The Bookkeeper/Office Manager is responsible for managing the front desk reception area and creating a welcoming environment for school guests and visitors in alignment with the school’s mission.

• Greet, direct, and announce Business Office visitors
• Maintain supplies and general order in the Business Office lobby, kitchen area and offices
• Answer and direct Business Office phone calls
• Provide assistance to Business Office and Human Resources staff, as needed
• Accept various types of payments from students, staff, and parents, including credit card payments
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash receipts/disbursements
• Maintain archive database and process archived data in accordance with policies
• Prepare journal entries in accounting software program as directed by the Controller
• Assist with various reconciliations
• Serve as a backup for accounts payable process
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Office management

• Associate’s Degree in a financial or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
• 1 - 2 years of previous experience in bookkeeping and administrative duties
  
  High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and complete G‑Suite products
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment
• Possesses problem‑solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the school

Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development