Accounting Specialist

TanenbaumCHAT is a coeducational community Jewish high school. We offer an exciting and extensive educational experience, inside the classroom and beyond. Rigorous General and Jewish Studies curricula prepare students to attend the finest post-secondary institutions, to succeed in their chosen paths, and to become caring and contributing members of their communities.
Who we’re looking for:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Executive Director, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for working with the Business Office to process timely and accurate transactions relating to both the revenue and expense cycles.

Responsibilities include:

Revenue cycle
Ensure proper posting of revenue transactions, primarily related to tuition, donations and grants
Process payments issued by cheque, credit card, share transfers and EFT
Report NSFs, over payments and account balances as required
Assess subsidy applications and process adjustments to customer invoices
Respond to inquiries regarding tuition payments/subsidy assessments
Balance tuition payments/receivable between Quickbooks and Veracross
Help with the preparation of charitable donation receipts
Work closely with the Tuition, Advancement and Admissions offices to ensure completeness of revenue recognition
Other duties as required
Expense Cycle
Ensure proper posting of expense transactions, primarily received from vendors
Ensure proper backup and authorization has been received for the payment of invoices
Post accounts payable invoices and prepare payments for approval
Process employee expense reports
Manage credit card transactions/reconciliations
Interact with other departments to resolve accounts payable issues
Respond to inquiries regarding vendor accounts
Ensure invoices and financial records are filled and stored in an organized manner and coded correctly
Other duties as required
Education,

Experience and Qualifications:

High school diploma
1-3 years of experience preferred
Understanding of accounting principles is preferred
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
Detail oriented and problem solving skills
Collaborative team member able to adapt to various deadlines
Excellent computer skills including Google Suite and MS Office
Working knowledge of Quickbooks and/or Veracross is strongly preferred
Understand and demonstrate the School ethos to staff, students, parents and vendors
Salary range for this position is $51,000 - $67,000.
Interested applicants are asked to forward a cover letter and current resume tohr with “Accounting Specialist” in the subject line. The Final date to receive applications is August 10, 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until the post has been filled. We thank all those who apply for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TanenbaumCHAT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If required, accommodations will be made available upon request for candidates who move forward in the selection process. All information received will be kept confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.

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