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Financial Assistant

Diocese Of Jefferson City
Jefferson, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Helias Catholic High School is seeking a detail-oriented and organized financial assistant to support our finance office team. This is a full-time position in an office environment.

The ideal candidate will assist in financial record keeping, budgeting, reporting, and with some light administrative assistant duties. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities for this position include :

  • Assist with preparing financial data and general bookkeeping.
  • Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and on time.
  • Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Assist in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Help with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and verify accuracy of information.
  • Help maintain and update donor files.
  • Monitor expenses and assist with cost control initiatives.
  • Support the finance office with creating and setting budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with all school and diocesan policies.
  • Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
  • Assist with payroll processing and other HR-related financial tasks.
  • Help manage student accounts and donor files and provide stellar customer service to all clients.
  • Provide general administrative support to the finance office and president.

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications :

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in basic accounting / bookkeeping practices and processes.
  • Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
  • Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Blackbaud, eTapestry) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communicator, both spoken and written.
  • Dependable, respectful, and consistently works to uphold organization ethics and standards.
  • Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume electronically to Director of Finance Kristen Berhorst at kberhorst@heliascatholic.com .

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