Accounting Assistant

Position Summary: Salpointe Catholic High School is looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant. This is a temporary position to fill in while an employee is out on medical leave. It is currently a part-time position but could move to full-time. This position is responsible for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable as well as Tuition Management.

Duties include:

• Process and record all deposits received in the Finance Office
• Process tuition payments
• Accept and count cash, prepare deposits and prepare cash boxes for athletic events
• Provide information and excellent customer service for parent inquiries on student accounts and other school information
• Pay vendors by scheduling checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor inquiries regarding finance
• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain historical records
• Prepare analysis of accounts and produce monthly reports
• Assist Finance Office with day to day operations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Provide outstanding customer service

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Applications

Attention to detail

Ability to work with complex spreadsheets and our financial database

Ability to multi-task with interruptions

Comfortable with cash transactions

Analytical and critical thinking

Experience working with Tuition Support Organizations a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Solid employment history with verifiable references

Ability to pass a background check.