What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Christian Academy - Landis Lakes?
Position: Bookkeeper
Job Description
Scope
The Bookkeeper is responsible for the record keeping for the school system. This can include preparing deposits for the bank, managing tuition and fees, balancing accounts, processing payables and reconciling bank statements. Additionally, this position will coordinate collection efforts with families which includes communication in person, by phone and via email.
Qualifications
The candidate shall possess characteristics that relect:
- A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit
- A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
- Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Christian Academy
- Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind
The ideal candidate shall have:
- 3 year previous bookkeeping experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Receives and counts monies for tuition and other fees.
- Inputs information/payment plans for student accounts into computer
- Monitors and follows up on delinquent student accounts.
- Balances tuition and fee accounts to accounting system.
- Communicates effectively with staff members, students, parents and administrators using good judgment and appropriate methods.
- Maintains confidentiality in every area of workload.
- Inputs and processes invoices for multiple areas across the school system.
- Reconciles bank statements to the accounting system.
- Adheres to strict and sometimes tight deadlines
- Performs special projects when needed
- Support all Business Office functions as allowed
Outcomes
Prompt response to tuition/receivables
- Accurate records maintained for families as well as payables.
- Ongoing relationships with families, vendors and school administration.
- Assure excellent stewardship of God’s resources in time, talent and treasure.
Reporting Relationship
The bookkeeper is responsible to the Director of Finance.