Compensation range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year. Villanova offers a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums; long-term disability insurance; and a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility rules apply.
Villanova Preparatory School, a private, co-ed Catholic Augustinian college preparatory school located in beautiful Ojai, California. Villanova Preparatory School, operated under the ownership of the Augustinian Fathers, is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school attracts highly talented and motivated students seeking a quality educational experience rooted in the Catholic Augustinian tradition.
Villanova Preparatory School is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to assist in maintaining and analyzing the financial and personnel records of the school. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and have strong analytical skills.
The Staff Accountant is a member of the School’s finance team, reporting to the Director of Financial Affairs.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
With the bookkeeper, processes accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Monitors collections on tuition accounts and keeps the Director of Financial Affairs apprised of the status of accounts.
Reconciles bank statements and balances the ledger accounts for regular reports.
Assists in preparation of monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
Assist in the budgeting process by providing financial data and analysis
Assists in developing appropriate benchmark data and information for setting of annual tuition rates and employee compensation.
Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
Looks for ways to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary expenses and enhance revenue
Assists in preparation of documentation for external auditors
Performs preliminary review of student financial aid submissions
Assist in the processing of payroll and employee benefits for school personnel.
Helps to securely maintain accurate and timely employee personnel records.
Assists with employee onboarding and offboarding.
Completes special projects as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
Demonstrate strong financial acumen and understanding of accounting principles
Experience with accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and account reconciliation
Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also work well with others
Must have critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, time management, ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with ADP payroll processing a plus
Proficiency with QuickBooks (desktop) a plus
Proficiency with Google workspace and MS Office products
Compensation/Benefits: Compensation range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year. Villanova offers a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums; long-term disability insurance; and a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility rules apply.
Since its founding by the Augustinian Order in 1924, Villanova has flourished into one of the finest Catholic college preparatory day and boarding schools in the nation. The school seeks to instill the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity and Love into all aspects of student life. Villanova is the only boarding school in California that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, part of the strong foundation that provides acceptance to selective colleges and universities, contributing to each student’s future success.