What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician position at GRACE Catholic School System?
Green Bay Area Catholic Education Inc (GRACE) is seeking a full-time Accounting Technician. This benefit-eligible position includes many benefits including health insurance options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition discount at GRACE schools for employees children, generous 401a retirement contributions and more! The Accounting Technician is responsible for the accounts payable, receivable and financial reporting for GRACE Schools by processing, researching and reviewing accounting data along with providing Business Services support to the entire GRACE School System.
Essential Functions:
- Performs accounts payable duties including invoice entry and accuracy review, check
printing and bank positive pay.
- Performs accounts receivable duties including deposit entry and invoice receivables.
- Reconciles financial data for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances
and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
- Performs monthly close duties including bank reconciliation, monthly journal entries
and account reconciliations.
- Prepares monthly financial reports by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing account
information and trends.
- Prepares financial reports as requested by members of the GRACE School System or
Board of Trustees.
- Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting
policy and regulations set forth by the Diocese of Green Bay.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and
procedures.
- Respond to inquiries from vendors, teachers, principals, parents, GRACE
administration and parish business managers in timely, courteous manner.
- Provides a high level of finance-related support to the entire GRACE School System in
the spirit of service.
- Handles all system, school, student, and financial related information confidentially.
- Trains staff on the bookkeeping processes for the purpose of providing trained
backups.
- Acts as a backup to other business office functions for the purpose of efficient and
effective functioning of the Business Services Department.
- Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance for the purpose of ensuring
consistency and continuity of business office services.
- Attends meetings and trainings as needed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum of associate degree in accounting or related field
- Monthly and year-end close, non-profit/fund accounting and financial reporting
experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and Sage Intacct preferred
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Detail orientated
- Strong organizational skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deal with complex issues
- Strong customer orientation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Previous accounting experience preferred
- Ability to support the GRACE mission to build academic excellence and life skills while
growing in our Catholic faith.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit,
and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee will use the hands feel
objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 20 pounds.
Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance
vision, and peripheral vision
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Green Bay, WI 54301 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Green Bay, WI 54301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000