What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant/Accounts Payable position at Scott County Catholic Schools?
About us:
Scott County Catholic Schools is a regionalized school system, consisting of one high school and five elementary schools. We are located in Davenport, IA. Our schools pursue a culture of excellence, educating students holistically to fully develop their God-given potential and prepare them for leadership and service.
Our company is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support multiple aspects of the Scott County Catholic Schools Business Office. This position works closely with all levels of personnel in the school system. The Accounting Assistant will play an integral part in the accounts payable process within Scott County Catholic Schools and will help create standard operating procedures and workflows as the five Scott County Catholic Schools regionalize under one system.
Job Duties:
- Obtain required management approvals for vendor invoices
- Ensure accurate coding and timely processing of accounts payable
- Generate all vendor checks and obtain necessary signatures
- Manage purchase order system and credit card reconciliation
- Resolve invoicing issues with vendors
- Prepare 1099 reporting annually
- Review tuition assistance applications, request additional information as needed, and enter financial information into calculation spreadsheet
- Communicate tuition assistance results with parents and Business Office staff
- Maintain accurate reporting
- Assist with donor recognition processes
- Cross-train in other aspects of Business Office in order to be backup during coworkers’ time off (cash balancing, accounts receivable, donation management)
- Support with special projects as they arise
- Assist as visitor receptionist as needed
Requirements:
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Ability to manage time and work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to professionally handle sensitive, confidential information
Education/Training and/or Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of two years in an accounting or bookkeeping capacity
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
- Prior experience with Blackbaud’s FENXT ideal, but not required
- Prior experience working in a schools system, ideal but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
