What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
Business Manager/Bookkeeper - Bishop DuBourg High School
The Bookeeper is responsible for paying all bills in a timely fashion, preparing the budget with the assistance of the President and other staff members, preparing and sending in payroll to the Archdiocese in a timely fashion, record keeping for all invoices, job and vendor contracts, vacation-sick days for non-instructional staff, assisting the President and Tuition Collection Manager in allocating tuition assistance, preparing various reports as needed, attending meetings with the Board of Education and Finance Committee, and assisting the President in various other matters on an as needed basis. It is highly preferred that this person have a working knowledge of Skyward, Lawson, FACTS, Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
Job Responsibilities
General
- Attend all faith activities at Bishop DuBourg including the Faculty/Staff Day of Prayer in August, Wednesday morning faculty/staff prayer and meetings, and all-school Masses.
- Prepare the annual budget according to Archdiocesan guidelines and timeline, consulting with the President, Principal and other staff members as needed – usually the final draft is due in mid to late March.
- Attend the Board and Finance Committee meetings; assist the President in reporting to the Board and Finance Committee members.
- Occasionally reconcile contribution, fundraising and other accounts with the respective directors of those events or accounts.
- Annually report to the President on the status of all special accounts in the DB portfolio.
- Assist the President in preparing an Annual Report on as needed basis – for publication or promulgation to the Board of Education.
- Collaborate and cooperate with members of the Advancement staff and non-instructional staff in particular in a variety of activities – on an as needed basis
- Perform all duties required for Energy Star and Benchmarking programs.
- Maintain licenses on all vehicles and obtain property tax waivers.
- Perform research as required for internal and archdiocesan requests.
Other areas of responsibility (full job description available upon request):
- Human Resources
- Safe Environment
- Tuition and Tuition Assistance
- Payables
- Deposits
- School Safety
- Maintenance
Job Requirements
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
