Accountant

  • Sioux City
  • Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
*Job Title: *Accountant *Date Posted: *September 12, 2024

*Department/Group: *Administration Office *Start Date: *Immediately

Open until filled

*Location: *Administration Office *Travel Required: *Periodic Travel to Locations

*Level/Salary Range: *Administrative/Exempt *Position Type: *FULL TIME

*Internal Posting URL: *www.bishopheelan.org Bishop Heelan Website

*Job Description*

*ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.
* Prepares and posts accounting entries and ensures proper GL coding of cash receipts.
* Maintains and reconciles subsidiary ledgers.
* Maintains the fixed asset ledger.
* Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement adjustments related to financial activity.
* Supports the coordination and reconciliation of tuition related funding sources.
* Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
* Ensures that financial record keeping is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
* Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
* Assists in the preparations of the annual audit.
* Reconciles contributions between Advancement and Accounting department computer software.
* Reconciles revenue generated from special events and activities.
* Assists in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
* Responsible for E-Rate and other grant programs.
* Creates/run Enrollment and State reports as required or requested.
* Acts as a backup to Online Registration for enrollment.
* Acts as a backup to accounts payable functions.
* Creates and maintains accounting records for athletics, activities, and parent groups.
* Assists with the accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and administration assistant staff.
* Coordinates miscellaneous accounts receivable billing and payments
* Assists in training when requested.
* Provides School Messenger support.
* Special projects on an as-needed basis.
* Reports and recommends financial actions to the Director of Finance.

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Advanced analytical skills.
* Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
* Strong MS Office (Excel, Word) and Google skills. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP & Management Reporter, Blackbaud Tuition Management & Raiser's Edge, and Infinite Campus preferred.

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or equivalent experience.
* Minimum of three years relevant experience.
* Previous audit preparation experience preferred.
* Experience in a computerized accounting environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k) 6% Match
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday



Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
* Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
* Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)


Work Location: In person