Accountant 1

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process and post all income, including cash, check, and credit card payments, coming into the school. Make daily remote deposits and cash deposits as needed.
• Generate monthly billing statements to parents.
• Post all charges, including tuition, quartermaster, infirmary, and transportation charges, to cadet accounts.
• Communicate with parents during the enrollment and re-enrollment process to make sure all business aspects of the enrollment/re-enrollment process have been completed.
• Assist with the distribution of the weekly allowance to boarding cadets.
• Assist with other accounting functions as needed.
• Answer telephone and email questions from parents.
• Work with parents to make sure all accounts are paid on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO/Business Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
• Support the school and its leadership.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, billing, or a related administrative role involving payment processing and recordkeeping.
• Ability to accurately handle cash, checks, and credit card payments, prepare deposits, and identify discrepancies in account records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn the school’s billing and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage daily transactions, monthly billing deadlines, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to discuss billing questions and past-due balances with parents and guardians respectfully.
• Ability to handle cadet and family financial information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or student billing.
• Experience in a school business office
• Familiarity with tuition billing, enrollment and re-enrollment, or student account management.
• Experience with school billing or accounting software, such as Blackbaud, and with remote check deposits.