Title: School Accountant
Reports to: Accountant, Business Manager and Principal
Location: Saint Martha School & St. Mary Academy | Sarasota FL
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Overview
St. Martha and St. Mary Bishop Nevins Academy is seeking a full-time School Accountant. The School Accountant supports the Business Manager and Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records.
- Assist in the preparation, administration and review of the budget for the school which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish and School Finance Council, as required.
- Oversees accounting services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.
- Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including payment plan, collections and billing
- Works closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
- Works closely with Admissions Director to ensure receipt of scholarship information Works in the scholarship portal to ensure all scholarships are entered and appropriate scholarship payments received.
- Reconciles credit cards and bank statements.
- Assists with ADP recruitment and onboarding of new hires as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Business manager or principal.
- AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks and/or Sage.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).
- Must be able to pass the DOV accounting assessment test.
- Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening.
Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.
For informational purpose only: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Skills Required
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position
- Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks and/or Sage
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Pass the DOV accounting assessment test
- Pass a Level 2 background screening and Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse fingerprint clearance
What We Do
The Diocese of Venice in Florida is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1984. It oversees a network of parishes, schools, and ministries across 10 Florida counties. The organization is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ, providing religious guidance, educational services, and charitable support to the community while managing administrative functions such as human resources, benefits, and fundraising initiatives to support its diverse population and religious goals.
