General Position Summary
The Accounting Manager fulfills the mission of the schools by assisting the Principal regarding the fiscal matters of the school, maintaining the bookkeeping, assisting in the preparation of the budget, assisting employees with human resource matters, compiling reports for the Principal and various committees, and advising the Principal concerning other financial matters. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Director of School Finance at the Diocese of Fort Worth’s Central Office.
Essential Job Functions: General Position Summary:
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teaching of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
Maintains confidentiality concerning school matters
Prepares monthly financial statements for the school's operations, Endowments, parent association, parish finance council, school advisory council, and clubs
Processes and executes accounts payable and receivable
Reconciles all balance sheet and FACTS accounts and performs monthly, quarterly, and end-of-year close-outs
Performs budget analysis and keeps the Principal informed of budget trends, reviewing before each Advisory Council meeting
Acts as the administrator of the FACTS system for tuition and incidental billing
Oversees tuition assistance funds both to the school and the students
Communicates effectively with the school community
Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and local administration
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
Serves as contact for employees regarding new hire paperwork, status changes, benefits, retirement, and other human resource processes
Oversees, monitors, and processes payroll twice per month as the ADP supervisor
Provides assistance to the Principal in the development of the annual budget
Implements management of funds per the direction of the Principal
Maintains appropriate filing system including accounts receivable, accounts payable, monthly finance, and student enrollment
Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.
Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements
This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding business needs, tight deadlines, and heavy workloads.
This position requires the ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
This position requires a significant amount of time regularly spent answering and speaking on the telephone providing customer service support and problem solving for both internal and external customers.
This position requires data entry via computer keyboard that requires repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movement.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds with assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
Travel Requirements
Travel may be required to Diocesan Schools.
Education And Experience Preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 4 to 5 years of comparable work experience.
Experience With Catholic Church Administrative Office Is Preferred.
2 to 3 years of experience with fiscal planning and management, general accounting, budgeting, and payroll.
Experience With Sage Intact (preferred)
Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now (preferred)
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
Microsoft Office - Intermediate to advanced capabilities with a heavy emphasis in Excel, and Word
Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate analytical, customer service skills, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Active member in good standing of a Roman Catholic parish Church with knowledge of the Catholic Church organizations
Ability to oversee technology concepts, including personal computer, and network server needs
FLSA Designation: Exempt
