Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

The Financial Accountant at Valor Christian High School is a key member of a highly skilled finance team focused on delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information that supports strategic decision‑making and operational excellence across the school. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the school's financial records through ownership of the monthly and annual close processes, financial reporting, account reconciliations, fund accounting, and compliance activities.

The Financial Accountant serves as a trusted resource to Business Services leadership and collaborates with departments across the school to ensure sound financial stewardship, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical and communication skills, advanced proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic educational environment. Experience in nonprofit, independent school, or mission‑driven organizations is highly desirable. Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation.

Valor employees are faith‑filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school's Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school's vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant's heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school's beliefs and values.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for management and leadership
• Manage key aspects of the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and financial review procedures
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, investment accounts, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to finance leadership
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records and calculate monthly depreciation
• Reconcile donor‑restricted funds, endowment activity, and other designated accounts with the general ledger and supporting records
• Assist with accounting and reporting related to contributions, grants, fundraising initiatives, and other nonprofit revenue streams
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and forecasts to support strategic and operational decision‑making
• Coordinate audit schedules, prepare supporting documentation, and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during annual financial statement audits
• Support the annual operating and capital budgeting processes
• Monitor compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and established accounting procedures
• Maintain documentation and work papers that support financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness

• Assist in partnership with departments across the school to provide financial guidance, reporting support, and training as needed
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross‑functional Business Services priorities
• Stay current on accounting standards, nonprofit accounting practices, AI advancements, and industry trends impacting independent schools and finance operations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the school's mission and operational objectives

Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others‑centered, servant‑leadership in all interactions

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor's Christian Community

• Accept and uphold Valor's values and beliefs as found in…