Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  St. Andrew's Episcopal School - NC - Ridgeland, MS 39157
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Travel Percentage:
  Negligible
• Job Shift: 12 Month
• Job Category:
  Accounting

The mission of St. Andrew's is to nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world.

To support the daily financial operations of the school in the areas of payroll processing, accounts payable, cash management, financial reporting, and other accounting functions. This position works closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial records and compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Perform a variety of accounting functions to support the daily operations of the Business Office.
• Oversee all aspects of the accounts payable process.
• Manage receipt of cash, recordkeeping and banking deposits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare account reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Support the Director of Finance in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit activities.
• Manage processes related to credit card and house account reconciliations.
• Provide financial and administrative support to school departments and programs.
• Participate in process improvements and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary business office liaison to St. Andrew’s Parent Association, Booster Club, and the Athletics department.

• Process semi‑monthly and monthly payroll and maintain related records.
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure timecards and accruals are reviewed prior to payroll processing.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance records.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll‑related inquiries.

• Maintain working knowledge of the student billing system and serve as the back‑up point of contact when necessary.
• Assist with INDEX and DASL online reporting.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in accounting and payroll processing.
• Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities confidentially and in an accurate and timely manner with a high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ownership, and minimal direction.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and guests.

This job operates in a professional school environment.

This is a full‑time, twelve‑month position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent bookkeeping experience.
• A minimum of three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technology skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency with Paycom or similar payroll system.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software.

• Familiarity with non‑profit accounting and technical knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.