Christian Academy School System

                                                         Position: Staff Accountant

                                                                  Job Description

Scope

To maintain GAAP accounting standards for the Christian Academy School System.     

Qualifications

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

• A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit 
• A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school
• Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith for Christian Academy 
• Agreement and belief that The Bible is the final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind

The ideal candidate must have:

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in accounting
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles 
• Experience with an automated accounting system 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• An extensive knowledge of Excel/Sheets and Word/Docs 
• Ability to manage workload to meet multiple concurrent deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to carry out duties in a confidential manner
• Strong analytical skills    

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Director of Finance to maintain GAAP accounting for non-profits
• Input monthly Journal Entries for the school system
• Work alongside the Director of Finance during the annual audit
• Assist Director of Finance with annual 990 tax returns 
• Oversight and analysis of general ledger
• Manage credit card processing systems
• Special projects as assigned throughout the school year

Outcomes

• Accurate financial reporting
• Strong relationship across the Business Office and the Christian Academy School System
• Assure excellent stewardship of God’s resources in time, talent and treasure

Reporting Relationship

The Staff Accountant is responsible to the Director of Finance.