Details
Posted: 31-May-22
Location: Hamden, Connecticut
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Accounting
Sacred Heart Academy is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Business Office Assistant to work in the Business Office with the Finance Director for 15-20 hours per week.
Position Description:
Under the general direction of the school’s Finance Director, the Business Office Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and operational support within the Business Office.
Job Duties Include:
- Assist with maintaining tuition receivables schedules and liaises with families on matters related to billing and collections
- Assist in the monthly bank reconciliation process
- Maintain student payment records and assists with issuance of enrollment contracts
- Prepare tuition affidavits and tuition statements upon request
- Assist with registration and billing for extracurricular activities such as camps and busing
- Represent the school’s business office regarding payables issues
- Processes checks and makes bank deposits
- Assist in preparation of Advancement reports and projects throughout the school year
- Assist with day-to-day business office transactions as needed
Required Qualities:
- Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
- Some knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) a plus
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently
- Bachelor’s Degree or credits towards achieving this level of education
- Non-profit experience in finance or accounting work desired, preferably at a school
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong experience with Excel
Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge and Tuition Management a plus
Salary commensurate with experience
Bachelors or 2 year degree in Accounting with at least 2-3 year of experience in accounting