Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant provides day-to-day processing of all accounts payable, accounts receivable, gifts and contribution reporting; and supports month-end close and year-end reporting. The position provides financial data to the Controller which is used for the completion of financial statement preparation and analysis, budget, variance issues, and forecasting.

Essential Functions:

The Staff Accountant consistently performs the following responsibilities:

Accounts Receivables/ Payables

• Ensure timely processing of cash receipts and deposits.
• Post receipts into the General Ledger and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Route invoices to Department Heads and Directors for approval.
• Record invoices in the General Ledger, schedule payments, and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Run and mail Accounts Payable checks as needed.
• Maintain orderly financial records.

Maintenance of General Ledger

• Prepare journal entries including entries to record payroll, benefit allocation, investments, petty cash, pledges and reconcile monthly.
• Reconcile tuition and fee receivables and contributions to the general ledger monthly.
• Record donations and restricted gifts, and track expenses from restricted donations; reconcile with the Advancement Office monthly.

Audit-Related Duties

• Assist Controller with preparation of audit schedules.
• Assist Controller with preparation of final financial statements and footnotes to financial statements.
• Assist Controller with preparation of schedules for auditors for the year-end tax return.

Cash/ Bank Deposits

• Accountable for petty cash/reconciliation
• Oversee credit card management function for the School, including ensuring proper coding, receipt, and approvals via Ramp.
• Enter cash donations.

Minimum Experience and Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five (5) years of experience following GAAP-based accounting principles.
• Previous work experience in multi-tasking positions including handling operational and accounting-oriented duties and responsibilities.
• Three (3) years of experience in Quick Books and MS Excel.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to staff, students and families.
• Work effectively with a service-oriented attitude in a busy office setting subject to frequent interruptions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, research and solve problems.
• Multi-task with the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.

Specific Requirements Include:

• Exercise diplomacy and tact and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Other Requirements:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A full and unreserved support of the School’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs.
• Willingness and ability to support the vision, mission, critical issues, and core values of the School.
• Ability and commitment to work occasional weekend and evening hours as needed.

Covenantis an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. However, within its legal capacity as a nonprofit religious organization, the School reserves the right to carefully and fully explore the religious values, faith, and convictions (including personal conduct) of employees in order to consistently employ those individuals who support, advance, and live in a manner consistent with the School's Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs.

Covenant exists to glorify God by equipping students with the tools necessary to pursue a lifetime of learning so that they may discern, reason and defend truth in service to our Lord, Jesus Christ.