Accountant

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit. Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence. Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world. We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences. We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

About the role

St. Michael’s Prep is looking for an Accountant to join its Business Office team. This is a full-time, 12-month position on campus. The Accountant provides support to the Business Office by assisting with the School’s accounting functions, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, payroll processing, and other administrative support. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships at all levels, organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential. The Accountant must be detail-oriented, proactive, and demonstrate a high level of accuracy in their work. The candidate must also be discrete with sensitive information. The position reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger entries for accounts receivables, payroll and withholding
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations, including payroll and withholding accounts
• Responsible for monthly incidental student billing
• Responsible for semi-monthly payroll
• Responsible for monthly review of the school’s purchasing card program
• Assists with month end GL close process
• Assists with year end financial statement audit and prepares audit documentation
• Verifies accuracy of quarterly and annual tax reports submitted by payroll provider
• Prepares annual statistical reports
• Cross-train roles within the Business Office
• Maintain organized and accurate records of payroll and accounting transactions and related documentation
• Ensure all records are properly filed and archived in accordance with the School’s record retention policy
• Stay up to date on changes in accounting and payroll standards/regulations affecting the accounting and payroll functions

Requirements

• Associates degree required
• 3+ years in overall combined accounting and finance experience, nonprofit experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Prior experience with Blackbaud FENXT and Paylocity preferred

Skills

• Advanced facility with computer technology and software, including Google Suite and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build relationships at all levels
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive
• High level of accuracy
• Discreet with sensitive information

Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month position on campus.