School Accountant

Position Type :

Secretarial / Clerical / Bookkeeper

Date Posted : 9 / 22 / 2025

Location :

St. Theresa Catholic School - Houston

Date Available : Immediate Opening

Closing Date : 11 / 24 / 2025

School Accountant

St. Theresa Catholic School, Houston, TX

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, to administer the school district's accounting and bookkeeping activities, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and invoices, and the timely processing, submission, and payment of invoices and expenses in accordance with school district policies and practices as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Administers the school district's administer the school district's accounting and bookkeeping activities, including the processing of invoices for payment, and inputting and maintaining data and information into the accounting system regarding accounts payable to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders and reconciles / approves as necessary.
• Researches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of invoice amounts for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and implementing corrective measures, communicating with vendors or others as needed to reconcile and issues.
• Develops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of the budget.
• Recommends policies, procedures and / or actions for the purpose of improving efficiency and providing direction for meeting the school district's accounting objectives.
• Composes correspondence as needed for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and / or conveying information regarding accounts payable issues, balances, etc.
• Maintains accounting records for accurate and up-to-date filing and recordkeeping.
• Assists in banking and other financial transaction activities as required.
• Assists in ensuring the reliability of key operating data through period audits and corrective action.
• Reconciles cash accounts and general ledger expense accounts as directed.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the accounting system.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Qualification :

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to :

FLSA s tatus : Non-exempt