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Job Description
FLSA Status: Fulltime/NonExempt (unless specified otherwise)
Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days 403b Retirement 401 (a) Pension Plan Medical Dental Vision Life Employee Assistance Program Shortterm/Longterm Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
Summary:
The Bookkeeper fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by administering the schools 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 Archdiocesan policies and practices as well as applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include receipting payments issuing purchase orders preparing financial reports and maintaining accounting records and supervising the student The Bookkeeper has decisionmaking responsibilities within essential job functions in keeping with school policies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and the Archdiocese.
- Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
- Every employee is required to take a solutionoriented approach in their interactions and undertakings as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
- The position also provides general clerical support in the school office.
- Receipts payments for various activities and class fees using ParishSoft and Paylocity. Prepares deposit slips and takes deposit to bank; prepares transmittal reports for verification of deposits. Collects NSF checks.
- Prepares change boxes for student and special activities and accounts for monies.
- Writes checks and maintains a checking account; reconciles account with bank statement; submits documentation for reimbursement. Maintains and reconciles other fund accounts as assigned; Reconciles budget printouts received from the Archdiocese Business Office Department.
- Maintains ASB and GF accounting records; posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts and prepares a variety of reports. Maintain records on computer. Maintains student financial data; posts fines and payments; communicates with families concerning tuition owed.
- Responds to inquiries concerning ASB and other account matters; meets with auditors and Business Office Department as necessary to provide records information and explanations. Works with students and student advisors; communicates ASB and GF procedures; assists with ASB events activities and fundraisers; keeps records and prepares reports.
- Ensures that accounting procedures as established by the Archdiocese Business Office are followed. Maintains financial records according to required retention schedules. Prepares ASB and General fund annual budget for principal approval; prepares General Fund budget status reports for staff.
- Prepare Biweekly payroll for school staff.
- Prepares purchase orders online and obtains approval signatures. Obtains bids and quotes on a variety of supplies and equipment such as medical supplies student store items and P.E. equipment. Communicates with vendors concerning purchase orders; receives supplies and verifies them against purchase orders; processes invoices for payment.
- May prepare annual building supply order; takes inventory compiles and submits order; verifies shipments checks in distributes order and stocks work room.
- Provides backup support to other office personnel as necessary.
- Performs a variety of office duties such as typing filing answering the telephone opening and distributing mail assisting office visitors and making announcements over the intercom system.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in accounting and/or 35 years previous accounting experience.
- Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Previous experience with accounts payable A/P accounts receivable A/R general ledger payroll and bank/benefit reconciliations.
- Ability to compute rate ration and percent and draw & interpret graphs.
- Proven experience with accounting software
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ParishSoft Paylocity FACTS
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
License and Credentials
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver license
- Valid vehicle insurance
Minimum Knowledge and Skills:
- Must have good critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures; ability to maintain accounting records and spreadsheets.
- Skill in using Excel.
- Skill in using computers and various software programs.
- Skill in operating a 10key calculator by touch.
- Skill in operating general office machines.
- Skill in oral communication.
- Ability to learn Archdiocese bookkeeping procedures.
- Ability to set up and maintain an accurate filing system.
- Ability to attend to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
- Office job at school
- Must be able to remain in a stationery position 80% of the time.
- Operates a computer and other office machineries such as copy machine fax/printer telephone.
- Occasional lifting 1020 lbs.
- Frequently sitting walking standing repetitive motions
- Occasionally reach above shoulder height reach below shoulder height stooping pushing pulling bending squatting climbing balancing bending waist (forward or sideways)
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise as needed.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
