Accounting Clerk

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks an experienced, detail oriented accounting clerk to join our Finance Department. The position will be full-time.

The Position Representative Duties

Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks to support accounting operations through general ledger account reconciliations, posting of financial transactions, verifying input to financial systems, and utilization of accounting software. Position will also entail interaction with operating departments on their financial transactions and cover multiple functional accounting areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY JOB ELEMENTS)

• Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education. Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities.
• Support policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory
• Bank account reconciliations
• Preparation of journal entries
• Assist with month end closing and support other members of the finance team during annual financial audit
• Assist accounting manager with credit card program administration and data entry
• Assist Accounts Payable department with processing of purchase orders and weekly check run as needed
• Processing of bank deposits
• Financial system data base data entry
• Document retention and filing
• Transaction research as needed
• Assist with front desk reception coverage and answering of phones
• Special projects as needed
• All other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY JOB ELEMENTS)

• Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education. Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities.
• Support policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory
• Bank account reconciliations
• Preparation of journal entries
• Assist with month end closing and support other members of the finance team during annual financial audit
• Assist accounting manager with credit card program administration and data entry
• Assist Accounts Payable department with processing of purchase orders and weekly check run as needed
• Processing of bank deposits
• Financial system data base data entry
• Document retention and filing
• Transaction research as needed
• Assist with front desk reception coverage and answering of phones
• Special projects as needed
• All other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY JOB ELEMENTS)

• Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education. Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities.
• Support policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory
• Bank account reconciliations
• Preparation of journal entries
• Assist with month end closing and support other members of the finance team during annual financial audit
• Assist accounting manager with credit card program administration and data entry
• Assist Accounts Payable department with processing of purchase orders and weekly check run as needed
• Processing of bank deposits
• Financial system data base data entry
• Document retention and filing
• Transaction research as needed
• Assist with front desk reception coverage and answering of phones
• Special projects as needed
• All other duties as assigned

SCOPE OF POSITION

• This position may interface with all levels within the organization, visitors, parents and students.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND DESIRED

• Associate Degree with a Business or Accounting focus

MINIMUM PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE DESIRED

• Prefer previous office experience
• Prefer previous use of 365 Suite, particularly in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow-up on a variety of assignments and update supervisor on progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with compliance to accounting department policies and procedures

Salary and Benefits

This is an hourly (non-exempt) 12 month per year position. Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, and voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term care coverages.

Application Process:

Chaminade has implemented a 100% online application system. Interested applicants can apply online through our employment webpage at: www.chaminade.org/employment.

Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284 ext. 1240.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education

Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:

• Educating for Formation in Faith
• Providing an Integral Quality Education
• Educating in Family Spirit
• Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of Creation
• Educating for Adaptation and Change

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity

Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day, and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.

For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at: www.chaminade.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $25 - $35