Job Title:              Accounting & Human Resources Specialist 

Job Status:           Full-Time, 12 Months

Exempt Status:    Exempt 

Department:        Business Office

Reports to:           Director of Finance & Human Resources

Job Summary

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for an Accounting & Human Resources Specialist who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the day-to-day business office tasks are accurate and completed in a timely manner. This position will collaborate with both the Accounting Specialist as well as the Human Resources Specialist to ensure there is proper cross training in all areas of the Business Office. 

Essential Job Functions

Accounting Activities

• Support Accounts Payable (Bill.com, manual checks, submittals, W9s, POs)
• Run reporting as necessary
• Assist with bank deposits
• Cross-Train on the following areas:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Tuition Management
  • Annual audits
  • Tuition Assistance 

Human Resources Activities

• Manage compliance with all employee certifications (CPR, First Aid, TB, etc)
• Recruiting (job posting, oversee hiring panels, liaison with candidates)
• Onboarding (online packets, new hire setups, etc)
• Cross-Train on the following areas:
• Payroll Administration (200 employees)
• Contractor onboarding (W9s, contracts, certificates)
• Employment Verifications
• Audits and annual reporting

Regular Activities

• Mentor a group of students by meeting daily as part of the school’s home group program

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
• 4+ years administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources
• 4+ years bookkeeping experience including Quickbooks experience
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience which demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential job functions

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Ability to learn new computer software systems
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to 10-key with speed and accuracy

Core Characteristics 

• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Required to use the computer throughout the day
• Work will be performed from the campus
• Will move throughout the campus during the day
• May occasionally have to lift up to 20 pounds
• Work is generally performed, Year-Round, Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• This position will occasionally require you to work nights, weekends and overnights (for Fall retreat and Spring service week). As much advance notice as possible will be provided. 

Salary & Benefits

• TKA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, TKA  has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.
• Pay Grid:  Specialist III
• Pay Grid Range: $67,976 to $82,862
• This position is paid based on a preset salary grid, and the actual salary will be determined by applicable education and experience as determined by the HR department. The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum experience and education requirements. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this position. It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid, depending on experience and education.

Please Note: 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.

About The King's Academy

The King’s Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 serving 950 students. The school's mission statement guides everything we do: "The King’s Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships." The King’s Academy is accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). TKA was ranked by Niche as the #1 Best Christian High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, and #7 in California. TKA is looking for the best Christian educators! Every staff member at The King’s Academy is vital to the school’s number one mission which is ministry to our students. We know that the quality of the staffs' character inevitably establishes the professional and spiritual quality of the school and has an enormously significant and life-changing influence on the development of the students' confidence and character. That is why, first and foremost, all of The King's Academy staff members are Christ followers who have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and discipling junior high and high school students. As part of ...a comprehensive spiritual life program, staff members at TKA have the privilege of mentoring students in a variety of ways. Staff serve alongside students on annual service trips to locations in the U.S. and abroad, participate with students in yearly off-site weekend retreats, and lead small home groups and chapel discussions. The King’s Academy teaching staff includes 76 members, with a total staff of nearly 150. Approximately 90% of classes have less than 25 students, allowing for individual attention and support. TKA welcomes diverse people at all levels of campus life to support the diversity of our student body. We have bright and dedicated faculty and staff who work in a supportive environment characterized by a desire to serve God and a commitment to mutual respect and collaboration. The King’s Academy provides a competitive salary and benefits package including excellent medical, dental, life and 403B plans. Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Consider joining The King's Academy team and help us prepare students for college, life, service and eternity. For more information about TKA, please visit www.tka.org.

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