Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator Cristo Rey Miami High School North Miami, FL Job Details Full-time $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Financial operations Spanish Microsoft Excel Accounts payable English Bachelor's degree Accounting Accounting and finance experience Business Administration Accounting Full Job Description Position Description The Accounting Coordinator at Cristo Rey Miami High School supports the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of the school's financial operations. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing key accounting processes, including accounts payable, vendor management, and financial recordkeeping, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with institutional policies. This position serves as a critical operational link between departments and the Finance Office, facilitating proper documentation, tracking, and follow-up of financial transactions. The Accounting Coordinator contributes to the overall financial health of the institution by supporting internal controls, audit readiness, and process consistency across all financial activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple processes in a dynamic school environment. Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain active oversight of all school bank account operations, ensuring accuracy, proper tracking of transactions, and timely identification of discrepancies.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations in accordance with the school's financial policies and procedures manual, ensuring all accounts are balanced, documented, and audit-ready.
• Serve as the primary operator and steward of all financial systems, including QuickBooks, FACTS, banking platforms, and any other applications related to the school's financial operations, ensuring data integrity, proper use, and system organization.
• Manage and oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
• Lead and coordinate accounts receivable collection processes across all revenue streams of the school, including tuition, fees, and other sources of income, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Support the accounts payable process, including review, coding, and processing of invoices, payments, and reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with institutional requirements (W-9, COI, etc.).
• Serve as a liaison with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, follow up on pending items, and ensure smooth financial operations.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented, approved, and aligned with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records, both digital and physical, supporting internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Assist in monthly and year-end closing processes, including preparation of documentation and support for reconciliations.
• Generate reports and provide financial data as requested by leadership to support decision-making and institutional planning.
• Follow up on missing documentation, approvals, or discrepancies to maintain process integrity and accountability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, workflows, and operational efficiency across the institution. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations.
• Experience working in a school or nonprofit environment.
• +2 years experience with Quickbooks and excellent excel skills.

Preferred:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and support improvements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly Excel.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and service-oriented approach.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish/Kreole is a plus.

Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Accounting:

3 years (Required) Accounts payable: 3 years (Required) Financial operations: 3 years (Required) school or non-profit: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English and Spanish or Creole (Required)

Work Location:

In person