Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a detail-oriented and experienced Billing and Payables Accountant to support the school's general business operations. The ideal candidate will offer excellent customer service to parents, vendors, and staff. As a member of the school's business office team, the Billing and Payables Accountant will be responsible for all accounts payable, student billing, and receivable deposits.
Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
Reports to:Controller
Status:Salaried/Exempt
Start Date: January 7, 2025
Work Schedule:12-monthposition, Monday - Friday, eight hours per day in the office with the exact schedule to be agreed upon by the supervisor and the employee
Responsibilities:
Promote the school's mission, making it the center of all business decisions and actions
Review and enter vendor invoices for payment, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
Process weekly payables
Collect credit card receipts, reconcile with statement and post to payables system
Prepare and record cash deposits; ensure timely deposit to the bank
Prepare, record, and deposit all checks received
Prepare cash boxes for athletic games and other onsite events. Reconcile the cash and prepare for deposit.
Process 1099s at year end
Provide customer service and timely responses to parent inquiries about billing
Process and manage tuition billing and after-school activities billing
Maintain knowledge of tuition, fees, and refund policies
Work with Admission and Student Information System Database Administrator to ensure Student billing is properly set up for enrollment every school year
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience as a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, or similar position
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
Outstanding customer service skills with excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; must honor deadlines
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suite
Preference for applicants with working knowledge of Blackbaud Accounting Systems and with experience working in a private school environment
Open & flexible to new processes that modernize our procedures
Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org