Staff Accountant - Jesuit High School - Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Jesuit High School New Orleans, LA

Jesuit High School is a non-profit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 8-12. The mission of Jesuit High School as a Catholic, college preparatory school is to develop in its students the competence, conscience, and compassion that will enable them to be men of faith and men for others. Jesuit High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, or national or ethnic origin.

Position Title: Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is a 12-month employee reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will own all aspects of accounting for tuition and financial aid transactions and will work collaboratively with others to administer the tuition and financial aid processes at Jesuit, as well as provide assistance on certain financial and administrative office functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Recording all tuition and financial aid transactions
  • Reconciling tuition and financial aid accounts in the bookkeeping system on a regular basis
  • Reporting as needed on tuition receivable balances, aging, stratification, collectability, etc.
  • Posting entries for select non-tuition accounts
  • Performing and/or assisting with non-tuition account reconciliations

• Tuition and Financial Aid
  • Overseeing all aspects of collecting tuition and registration fees, including (but not limited to) making payment arrangements, monitoring and prioritizing delinquent payments, and communicating with families on all aspects of the process
  • Coordinating with external stakeholders on a timely basis for special cases (withdrawing students, outside scholarships, etc.)
  • Coordinating with the tuition management software vendor (currently, Blackbaud)
  • In collaboration with others, overseeing all aspects of financial aid, including (but not limited to) reviewing applications, notifying families of award status, updating tuition accounts, etc.

• Banking
  • Processing remote check deposits
  • Traveling to the bank to deposit cash receipts
  • Administering payments via ACH as needed
  • Managing the setup of mobile credit card readers
• Payroll and Administrative
  • Collecting and compiling stipends each payroll period
  • For liability and auto insurance accounts, maintaining vehicle registrations, brake tags, etc., for vehicles owned by the school, obtaining Certificates of Insurance, etc.
  • Other projects as needed as directed by the Chief Financial Officer

Professional Requirements

• Enthusiasm for Catholic and Jesuit religious mission and ethos
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or Business-related field
• Experience in an educational institution or non-profit entity a plus
• Experience with SaaS technology and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (particularly NetSuite and/or Blackbaud) preferred, but not required
• Impeccable integrity and moral character with a commitment to excellence
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of problems and develop solutions
• Commitment to continuous process and improvement with a focus on customer service
• Collaborative and team-oriented spirit
• Keen attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

Jesuit offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a benefits package including retirement and insurance plans, which include employer contributions.