Accountant, Accounting & Finance

Position Title:

Accountant

Last Updated:
September 2025

Reports To:

Director of Finance

Status:
Permanent, Full-time, Exempt

Schedule:

Twelve month;
Monday through Friday; hours as required

Benefits:
Full benefit eligibility

Fellowship Christian School believes that a growth mindset is imperative to the educational experience. To underscore that belief, we separate growth and evaluation to encourage authentic growth and provide accurate feedback on employment expectations. Our Essential Expectations provide the foundational aspects we require to work se Characteristics of Professional Excellence establish aspirational and attainable attributes that all employees should pursue in their professional growth while at Fellowship.

The role of the Accountant is to assist the Director of Finance (DoF) with the financial reporting, budgeting and general ledger functions of the school.

• Record contributions and miscellaneous deposits into general ledger software and balance with donor software
• Monitor and record activity across all merchant processors. Serve as primary contact with third-party payment processors to produce reports, analyze fees and resolve issues as needed.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as necessary to reflect monthly activity
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Maintain report related to student enrollment for income projection and reconcile monthly with AR Coordinator and Admissions
• Assist DoF with annual budget preparation noting changes from prior year actual and prior year budget
• Assist DoF with monthly financial reporting and projections
• Assist DoF preparing work in connection with the annual audit
• Review general ledger for capital items purchased, maintain capital asset schedules and review periodically for items to be disposed
• Liaison with school organizations such as Booster Club, PTF, FAA, etc.
• Assist accounts payable with preparation of 1099s and assist with accounts payable review as needed
• Review, process and record auxiliary program activities and receipts collaborating with Director of Auxiliary Programs as needed.
• Cross train with Raiser’s Edge and other areas/departments to ensure depth of coverage
• Provide analytical support as requested by other departments

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Sign the Fellowship Christian School Statement of Faith
• Acknowledge and understand Fellowship Christian School’s Mission Statement
• Be a Christ follower whose relationship is defined by having received Christ as Savior and a pursuit of spiritual growth
• Maintain and project the school’s professional reputation
• Assist with and participate in all school-wide events as needed
• Wear proper attire, consistent with school’s dress code at all times and to maintain positive attitude and appearance in accordance with school standards
• Report inappropriate behavior to School Administration in order to maintain a safe learning environment
• Make a constructive effort to protect all students from conduct detriment to learning, health or safety
• Abide by and comply with all school policies and regulations
• Other duties as requested or assigned per the Director of Finance, CFO/COO, or Head of School

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business required
• Working knowledge of chart of accounts, general ledger coding and generally accepted accounting principles
• Two to three years similar experience, preferably with direct experience in non-profit or academic environment
• Experience with Raisers Edge software a plus
• Be loyal and respectful to all those in authority
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including an upbeat, collaborative approach to his/her work
• Must be able to work intuitively and independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills for multi-tasking, prioritizing responsibilities, and problem-solving
• Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities and use good judgment in dealing with confidential information
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills…