What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Rejoice Christian Schools?
Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager oversees the Rejoice Christian School Finance Office, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and payroll. The Accounting Manager specifically performs all duties related to accounts payable, monthly closing, and budget information/updates for staff.
Reports To: Head of Finance and Operations
Status: Full-time Exempt
Schedule: 52 weeks
Benefits: Full benefit eligibility
Requirements*:
- Christian by profession and lifestyle.
- Received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and be a member in good standing of a local Church.
- Demonstrate spiritual and organizational leadership.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- Pleasant and professional presentation of self.
- Must be able to communicate with constituents effectively in addition to maintaining excellent writing, layout, and editing skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically.
- Knowledge of G Suite programs and Microsoft products.
- Knowledge of Abila accounting programs preferred.
- Must maintain knowledge of school software platforms and learning management systems.
- Intimate knowledge and experience working with schools.
*This is a safety-sensitive position, and employees may be required to undergo drug or alcohol testing.
Consistently Exhibits:
- The ability to deal effectively with constituents and personnel
- Humble, hungry, smart (emotionally smart, that is, in interactions with others)
- Teachable spirit
- Being a self-starter
- Execution of projects
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
Essential Functions:
Manage Finance Office:
- Assign tasks and designate priorities for Finance Office staff.
- Approve biweekly payroll.
- Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to approve weekly check runs
- Provide administrative oversight for Finance Office staff.
- Develop and communicate Finance Office processes and procedures with Finance Office Staff and oversee these processes' communication with appropriate RCS staff.
Accounts Payable:
- Prepare, post payments, and balance daily bank deposits
- Includes regular deposits, athletic deposits, and special events
- Send notice to Development Director for all donations received
- Process and post credit card payments
- Work with athletics department regarding payments and account designation for deposits
- Provide assistance to budget managers regarding check requests and purchasing procedures
- Prepare annual tax statements and donation letters
- Assist Head of Finance and Operations in audit preparation
- Complete data entry for invoices and deposits and ensure payments are made promptly
- Assist with the monthly closing schedule
Monthly/Year-End Closing and Financial Statements:
- Complete monthly/year-end closing in accounting software
- Prepare monthly financial statements and review them with Head of Finance and Operations
- Answer questions/investigate/troubleshoot as needed regarding financial statements.
Manage Budget Information Process:
- Provide monthly budget updates to RCS budget managers and the Head of Finance and Operations
- Serve as the main liaison with departmental budget managers--providing training, answering questions, and troubleshooting.
