Part-Time Bookkeeper for Schools (NE)(2026-2027)-St. Joseph School, Cockeysville MD

Description:

St. Joseph School in Cockeysville is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper for the
2026-2027 school year. This experienced accounting professional will assist the
Principal in the stewardship of the school's finances, including budgeting,
payroll, tuition management, accounting, and financial reporting, in accordance
with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines. The Bookkeeper serves in a key
financial support role to the Principal and School Board. This position ensures
that the school's financial records are maintained accurately and that financial
statements provide timely and reliable information to support decision-making.


Essential Functions

* Responsible for managing and, when necessary, enhancing the school's
financial and accounting systems, controls, and policies.
* Ensures compliance with the school's internal control structure and verifies
that controls are functioning effectively.
* Oversees FACTS Tuition Management and the school's Grant & Aid system.
Generates timely and accurate reports from FACTS to record revenue
transactions.
* Posts all deposits using a deposit log or electronic bank statement.
Reconciles deposit slips for other revenue with the deposit log.
* Oversees the tuition collection process, including preparing monthly reports
on delinquent accounts and assisting with necessary communications to
families with outstanding balances.
* Obtains supporting documentation for all school expenditures and oversees the
entry of invoices and reimbursement requests through the Bills feature in
QuickBooks Online. Prints checks for review and signature and maintains a
complete vendor filing system organized by year and vendor name.
* Maintains accurate and complete financial records, filing systems, and
general ledger accounts.
* Completes month-end closing procedures and account reconciliations in a
timely manner.
* Prepares timely and accurate monthly financial, budget, and statistical
reports; monitors performance and documents variances for school leadership.
* Assists in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
* Supports audits and ensures compliance with Archdiocesan policies,
procedures, and reporting requirements.
* Maintains the confidentiality of all financial, employee, and student
information.

Position Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Accounting, or a related field, with
seven or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience preferred.
* Experience handling confidential and sensitive matters with tact,
professionalism, respect, and discretion required.
* Demonstrated proficiency in relevant computer applications and technology
skills.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $24.00, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee
automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.

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