Background

High Point Academy is a kindergarten-8^th grade independent school nestled in the foothills of Pasadena, California. Our mission is dedicated to awakening the joy of learning in each student to reach his/her fullest potential in a close-knit, nurturing, collaborative and stimulating community.

Position Summary

High Point is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team! This is a full time, 12-month exempt position, reporting to the CFO beginning immediately.

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions including payables and payroll. He/she is the lead for the school’s annual financial audit and Worker’s Compensation audit. The position supports the CFO in the business office and handles the following job responsibilities along with special projects as assigned:

Accounting

• Process weekly A/P checks.
• Track and record prepaid invoices.
• Maintains fixed asset schedules, capitalizing acquisitions, recording depreciation and disposals. Prepares and posts quarterly depreciation journal entries
• Quarterly Fundraising reconciliation with Development Office and Quickbooks

Audit, Tax and Compliance

• Lead financial audit; prepare appropriate schedules as assigned by auditors and/or CFO
• Preparation of work papers for 990 tax return
• Prepare 571L property tax exemption paperwork
• Lead Worker’s Comp audit
• Submit and follow up on workers’ compensation claims

Human Resources

• Send annual employee contracts via Docu-sign
• Prepare new hire employee packets and documentation follow up
• Check livescan fingerprinting results of new hires

Insurance

• Prepare annual applications for property and liability insurance renewal

Payroll

• Monitor timesheets via T-sheets and process semi-monthly payroll. Post payroll journal entries to general ledger
• Update benefit and salary information as needed into ADP system
• Track stipend and substitute costs
• Comply with EDD and state mandated garnishment requests
• Issue and record manual checks
• Verify payroll reports; post to GL
• Distribute hard copy year-end W2’s from ADP. Prepare 1099s and 1096 filing form for independent contractors
• Review year end and quarterly tax reports

Surveys

• Data collection and input of annual surveys with feedback from administrative team, for CAL-ISBOA and DASL.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision along with vacation and sick leave benefits. Additionally, employer contributes to 403(b) retirement plan per terms and conditions of eligibility.

High Point is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all local, state, and federal laws in its interview and employment practices. Physical presence is an essential function of the job.