Reporting to: Principal
Location: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School | Naples, FL
Overview
The School Accountant supports the school Principal and is responsible for the overall accounting operations for the school.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepares, administers, and reviews the school budget.
- Generates and presents monthly financial reports for the school finance committee.
- Establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
- Manages school tuition system (FACTS), including billing, collections, and all aspects of tuition assistance (scholarships: private and state funds).
- Work closely with parents regarding tuition and fee payments.
- Records deposits into QuickBooks.
- Process payments for approved invoices.
- Reconcile credit cards and bank statements.
- Acts as school liaison with the Diocese in financial matters and human resources issues, attends relevant Diocesan meetings.
- Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records.
- Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation.
- Submits payroll bi-weekly following Diocesan policy.
- Keep payroll records including status changes, time off requests, holiday pay, correction of time input errors.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Director, and/or Principal.
- AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks
- 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.
Please note: State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.
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Skills Required
- AA or BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of QuickBooks
- Experience managing school tuition system (FACTS), including billing and collections
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently
- Ability to pass the DOV accounting assessment test
- Florida DOE fingerprinting and background screening 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.
