Staff Accountant (Part-Time)

The Bradenton Christian School Human Resources Coordinator will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world.

It is the Coordinator’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school and to their association with faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant provides accurate and timely support for the school's day-to-day accounting operations. This position is responsible for routine accounting transactions, accounts payable and receivable support, cash receipts, account reconciliations, and record maintenance within the Accounting Department.

The Staff Accountant works closely with the Director of Accounting, and other school departments to ensure financial transactions are properly documented, recorded, and processed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The responsibilities of this role are completed in alignment with our core values:

• Comprehensive Excellence: We perform at the highest possible level in every undertaking, understanding that all things are to be done for the glory of God. (Col. 3:23; 1 Cor. 10:31)
• Biblical Worldview: We recognize the God of the Bible as the source of all truth, discovering the revealed truth in His creation solely from the basis of truth found in His revealed Word as interpreted by the Reformed confessions. (Jer. 10:12; Col. 1:16–17)
• Diligent Stewardship: We efficiently and effectively utilize our time, our material and financial resources, and abilities, seeking to optimize their benefit and waste nothing. (1 Pet. 4:10)
• Covenantal Community: We are believers in Christ and are called to serve specifically parents in Christ, who believe and confess Him and whose children are set apart by God and therefore part of His covenantal family. (1 Cor. 7:14)
• Universal Accessibility: We strive to create the means to allow us to serve as many Christian families in our community as possible. (Matt. 19:14)

Duties and Responsibilities

PURCHASING & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Assist with purchasing activities, including preparing and processing purchase orders in accordance with established purchasing and budget procedures.
• Verify purchase approvals, account coding, supporting documentation, and available budget.
• Review and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements accurately and timely, maintain organized vendor records, and respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status.
• Support accounts payable reporting and reconciliation activities, including 1099 preparation, year-end tasks, credit card reconciliations, and research of payment discrepancies.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & CASH RECEIPTS

• Process and accurately record payments, deposits, and other cash receipts.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate deposit documentation and supporting records.
• Assist with reconciliation of cash receipts and deposits to accounting records.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING SUPPORT

• Assist with preparing journal entries other month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules, analyze account balances and variances, and research and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary records and the general ledger.
• Provide documentation and reports to support audits, financial reporting, and departmental needs, and assist with accounting system maintenance and chart-of-accounts updates.

INTERNAL CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE

• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Maintain financial records in accordance with the school's document-retention requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls and communicate recommendations to the Director of Accounting.
• Maintain and protect confidential financial, employee, student, donor, and vendor information.

BUDGET

• Maintain accurate department budget records and supporting documentation. Research and resolve routine discrepancies between accounting records and budget information.
• Prepare routine budget-related reports and schedules as requested. Provide accounting and expenditure information needed for budget-to-actual reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

MISSION & FAITH REQUIREMENTS

• A clearly articulated testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior along with weekly in-person attendance in a Christian church.
• A clear understanding of and support for covenantal Christian education along with a desire to lead students in the development of a Christian worldview.
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and a growing commitment to the Christian faith.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, stewardship, service, and the organization’s core values.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software; Sage Intacct and FACTS experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to accurately enter, maintain and reconcile financial information.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues and follow through to resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and accounting processes simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to provide professional and responsive service to employees, vendors, members of the school community, etc.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
• Ability to maintain accurate and secure records and follow organizational policies, procedures, and applicable employment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently and collaboratively manage responsibilities, monitor outstanding requirements, and ensure timely follow-through.

All prospective employees are subject to a Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment, pursuant to section 435.12, Florida Statutes.

Information regarding screening requirements, disqualifying offenses, exemptions, and the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is available on the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse website: AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Bradenton Christian School requires that candidates can provide a clearly articulated testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior along with weekly in-person attendance in a Christian church. Please confirm that you can meet this requirement.

Work Location

In person