Senior Staff Accountant Job California Missouri USA,Accounting

Location: California

Junípero Serra High School is a Catholic college preparatory for boys. Located in San Mateo, in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, Serra’s legacy spans more than 80years of excellence in Catholic education. A rich and rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and an environment of support, compassion and mutual respect are hallmarks of Serra. Serra’s faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentoring their students, providing a framework for young men to grow in faith, wisdom and service as active members and leaders in the community.

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the work of the V.P of Finance of Junípero Serra High School to advance the school’s Catholic mission: educating young men of faith, wisdom, service, community, and leadership. This role involves managing confidential and time-sensitive matters, including the responsible handling of school funds, while collaborating closely with colleagues and maintaining professional interactions with students, faculty, staff, parents, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities Cash Receipts

Prepare accurate bank deposits for the general ledger
Investigate discrepancies between bank records and deposit slips
Reconcile monthly cash receipts with the general ledger
Summarize weekly credit card transactions

Accounts Receivable

Record tuition-related deposits
Reconcile tuition activity with the general ledger
Prepare year-end tuition reconciliations

Accounts Payable

Review and approve invoice coding and other posting details
Assist and backup for AP
Compile and review 1099’s for accuracy

Payroll Processing (in partnership with Human Resources)

Collaborate with the Human Resources department to process payroll
Review and validate employee timekeeping, compensation changes, and payroll adjustments
Ensure proper documentation and authorization for all payroll transactions
Support year-end payroll activities
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters in a timely and professional manner
Reconcile and analyze accounts
Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
Update the chart of accounts in coordination with the Archdiocese and CFO
Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions
Perform monthly reconciliations between development reports and the general ledger
Collaborate with the development database manager on gift accounting
Analyze and process quarterly development fund transactions
Validate endowment activity and prepare fund transfers
Prepare and submit wire transfers with the Archdiocese
Lead year-end audit preparation
Complete monthly closing procedures
Assist in budget preparation
Support policy and procedure development

Additional Responsibilities

Prepare and file quarterly sales and use tax returns
Complete California 571L property tax filings
Perform special projects as assigned by the CFO

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Three to five years of accounting experience preferred
Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively
List of references or at least two letters of recommendation

All employees of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history.#J-18808-Ljbffr