Senior Accountant

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Reports to: Finance Director 

Department: Administration 

Summary: The Senior Accountant supports the Finance Director and Business Office in the efficient functioning of the school’s business affairs and financial resources. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the financial records of the school. 

Essential Functions:  

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a broad range of financial and operational functions essential to the fiscal health and regulatory compliance of the school. Key responsibilities include: 

Finance & Accounting: 

• Support the Finance Director for the school’s annual audit process, including preparation of schedules per the auditor’s Provided by Client (PBC) list.  

• Support the Finance Director in monthly reconciliations and the month end close. 

Student Billing & Receivables: 

• Reconcile AR aging during the month end close process 

• Review Enrollment Agreement Contracts in partnership with the Director of Enrollment Records to ensure correct tuition amounts, fee structures, and contract language. 

• Ensure daily synchronization of billing transactions between Ravenna (and later Veracross) and QuickBooks Online (QBO), post transactions and review student accounts weekly for accuracy and good standing. 

• Prepare a weekly report on past-due accounts and assist with implementing appropriate collection procedures. 

• Partner with the Enrichment Director to manage billing for aftercare and extracurricular programs. 

Cash Management & Reconciliation: 

• Manage and post all Authorize.net receipts into QBO, including those related to annual giving, development, athletics, and other school-related payments. 

• Reconcile Authorize.net transaction reports to bank activity; enter related transactions into QBO via journal entry. 

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for the operating, revenue and merchant services accounts and update general ledger activity accordingly.  

• Monitor incoming payments, maintain daily cash balances, and regularly review bank reports to ensure accuracy and transparency. 

Event & Fundraising Financial Support: 

• Provide financial oversight for school events, including the Winter Fair and other festivals.  

• Prepare post-event budget-to-actual reports for internal review. 

• Partner with the Athletic Director to create and monitor budgets for the Booster Club and other athletic initiatives. 

Compliance & Reporting: 

• Prepare and file quarterly sales tax reports. 

• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current on GAAP standards and accounting regulations. 

Tuition Contracts & Enrollment: 

• Collaborate with the Director of Enrollment Records to maintain annual tuition contracts. 

• Calculate tuition and fee obligations, including those affected by mid-year enrollment changes. 

• Ensure all updates in Ravenna (and later Veracross) are accurately reflected in QBO. 

Professional Qualifications: 

• Degree in business administration, accounting or related field. 

• Demonstrated understanding of effective fiscal management of an organization required; experience working in a non-profit finance environment preferred. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong, professional relationships. 

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines effectively. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. 

• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and QuickBooks Online required; experience with relational databases preferred. 

• Ability to follow instructions carefully, seek clarification when needed, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. 
  

Working Hours: 

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that requires the employee to overlap with some working hours of the school (8am – 4pm Mountain time)  

Professional Development: 

The Senior Accountant is subject to an annual review by the Finance Director. 

Core Perks and Benefits:

• HMO on your first day + Free coverage for 2 dependents on your 2nd year
• Government-mandated benefits
• 20 Annual Leave Credits
• 13th-month pay
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Work Set-up:

• Onsite, Hybrid or work from home set up, subject for client approval

This position is exclusively open to Philippine citizens currently living in the Philippines. While remote work offers flexibility, please note that this role requires adherence to local regulations, making it suitable only for those based in the Philippines. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates who meet these criteria.

Onsite/Hybrid employee additional benefits:

• Travel Subsidy Allowance
• Free staff house accommodation (for those within a certain distance)
• Free Shuttle service
• Free Lunch
• Free Uniform
• Perfect attendance bonus

Additional benefits/perks to all employees:

• Onboarding training
• Monthly employee engagement
• Birthday Gift
• Weekly treats
• Christmas Hamper
• Anniversary Gift
• Opportunity to travel

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