Job Summary :
The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Director of Finance and will be expected to perform the following responsibilities including, but not limited to :
Billing & Accounts Receivable :
- Manage and generate monthly tuition and services billing for both School District and Private Pay students and families, including verifying attendance logs required for billing Districts.
- Prepare monthly invoices and bill families for all Student Activities programs.
- Investigate and respond to questions on student billing transactions as needed.
- Coordinate Regional Center Purchases of Service and process related payments; oversee related recordkeeping.
- Follow up with open receivable balances monthly to ensure timely payment.
Cash Management :
Process tuition, event and fundraising payments and student activities checks via bank scanner.Prepare deposit slips and make bank deposits as needed.Reconcile and record all scanned and manual deposit transactions in Quickbooks with matching documentation.Reconcile and record all bank transactions from Stripe, Square and QGiv payment processors in Quickbooks with matching documentation.Prepare bank statement reconciliations for Director of Finance review and approval.Monthly Close :
Assist the Director of Finance with monthly journal entries as required.Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basisOther :
Assist with Accounts Payables and Payroll responsibilities as needed.Support the annual financial audit as required.Assist Director of Finance and Executive Director on other financial projects as needed.Job Requirements :
Minimum of five years experience in bookkeeping and / or accounting and finance, preferably in billing, accounts receivable, cash management.Non-profit / Independent School sector experience preferable.Requires solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.Highly detail oriented, motivated, well-organized, flexible, and collaborative individual who enjoys working in a team-driven environment.Able to multitask in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, while always maintaining a customer service focus.Common sense, professional decorum, and clear and concise communication skills are critical due to regular interaction with parents, faculty, and administrators and business partners.Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.Proficient in Google applications, including Gmail, Google Sheets and Google Docs.In-person attendance necessary to provide effective performance during normal school hours.