School Accountant Job Naples area,Florida USA,Finance & Banking

Job Title: School Accountant, Full-time
Reporting to: Principal
Location: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School | Naples, FL

Classification:
Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The School Accountant supports the school Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.

Job Responsibilities

Prepares, administers, and reviews the school budget.
Generates and presents monthly financial reports for the school finance committee.
Establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including billing, collections, and all aspects of tuition assistance (scholarships: private and state funds).
Work closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
Records deposits into Quick Books.
Process payments for approved invoices.
Reconcile credit cards and bank statements.
Acts as school liaison with the Diocese in financial matters and human resources issues, attends relevant Diocesan meetings.
Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records.
Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker's compensation.
Submits payroll bi-weekly following Diocesan policy.
Keep payroll records including status changes, time off requests, holiday pay, correction of time input errors.
Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Director, and/or Principal.

AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position.
Knowledge of Quick Books
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.

Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.

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