Business Office Associate

About Saint Andrew’s School:

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. 

Position Summary: 
The Business Associate is a full-time front desk position that will greet, assist, and provide direction and information to visitors and provide accounting assistance to the Controller and administrative support to the Business Office. The Business Associate is responsible for managing the front desk reception area and creating a welcoming environment for school guests and visitors in alignment with the school’s mission. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet, direct, and announce Business Office visitors
• Maintain supplies and general order in the Business Office lobby, kitchen area and offices
• Answer and direct Business Office phone calls
• Provide assistance to Business Office and Human Resources staff, as needed
• Accept various types of payments from students, staff, and parents, including credit card payments
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash receipts/disbursements
• Maintain archive database and process archived data in accordance with policies
• Prepare a check log/check deposit
• Prepare journal entries in accounting software program as directed by the Controller
• Assist with various reconciliations
• Serve as a backup for accounts payable process
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Office management

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in a financial or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
• 1 - 2 years of previous experience in bookkeeping and administrative duties
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality 
• Excellent data entry skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and complete G-Suite products 
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as a team member
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment
• Possesses problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the school
• Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development
   

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 30lbs.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

 Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.