Accountant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary St. Pius X Catholic High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to perform the functions of Accountant/Bookkeeper on a part-time/full-time basis. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance/CFO. Job Responsibilities Counts and receipts school monies. Prepares change boxes for student, sports and special activities.
Prepares daily bank deposits and the corresponding cash receipts journal entry.
Processes payments on accounts as they become due. Maintains files of paid invoices, charging expenditures to proper accounts.
Prepares a monthly reconciliation of contributions.
Assists with tuition collection and record keeping.
Assists with analyzing the financial statements and accounts for accuracy.
Assists with the annual budget preparation.
Provides general support to the Director of Finance/CFO, Advancement and school offices if required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. Job Requirements To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and a commitment to the Catholic Church and Catholic education. This full-year position is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic, forward-thinking, and organized individual to support a school dedicated to providing an extraordinary Catholic education. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.