The Role
Perform general ledger functions: record journal entries, prepare monthly financial and budget reports, reconcile fixed assets and receivables, maintain budget data, and produce reports for leadership. Support the Business Office and assist at occasional evening and weekend events.
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St. Thomas High School
Title: General Ledger Accountant (Full Time)
Year: 2026-2027 School Year
FLSA: Exempt
The position includes duties as a General Ledger Accountant supporting the Business Office team and being an active contributor to the overall growth of St. Thomas High School.
ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Thomas High School, an all-boys private, Catholic college-preparatory school for grades 9-12 in Houston, Texas actively seeking to fill the position of Testing Center Assistant for the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year. Ranked among the country’s finest college-preparatory schools and founded in 1900, St. Thomas High School continues today to build on its mission: Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. With an enrollment of approximately 800 students and growing, St. Thomas is committed to providing a multi-dimensional education for young men through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum and an abundance of artistic, athletic, and leadership opportunities. The motivated students, talented faculty and staff, devoted and active parents, a distinguished alumni base, along with an exciting new addition to the beautiful centrally located campus, make St. Thomas one of the most exciting places to work in education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
- General Ledger Reporting
- Record Journal Entries
- Prepare Monthly Financial Reports
- Prepare Monthly Budget Reports
- Produce requested Budget Reports for Budget Holders
- Reconcile and maintain Fixed Assets, Aging Accounts Payable, Tuition Receivables, and Pledge Receivable Accounts
- Input and Maintain Budget Data
- Prepare specific reports requested by President, VP of Finance, or Controller
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This position requires a professional to:
- Experience in General Ledger and financial statements and reporting
- Knowledge in MS applications with proficiency in Excel
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
*CPA not required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is done in an office environment. You will work certain events throughout the year, some of these events are held in evenings and on weekends.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by individuals in this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals in this job classification. All job classifications may have miscellaneous job duties assigned on an as needed basis. Management, at the appropriate level, retains the right to assign and change the duties of any position at any time.
HOW TO APPLY
Please go to the St. Thomas High School website at www.sths.org/about/careers/. Submit your application, resume, and cover letter on our website.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Experience in general ledger, financial statements, and reporting
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications with proficiency in Excel
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The Company
What We Do
St. Thomas High School is Houston’s leading private Catholic college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12. The institution provides a challenging academic curriculum combined with a successful athletic program, focusing on teaching students goodness, discipline, and knowledge to help them discover their purpose and prepare for college and lifelong success.
