Full Charge Bookkeeper
at Northwest Yeshiva High School (Nyhs)
Mercer Island, WA
Posted: 12-3-2024
Finance
$66,000/year
Apply to this job
You’ll be taken to a third party website to find the job application. You got this!
About this Career
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Skills
Sales Tax, Standard Accounting Practices, Collections, Retention Period, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Statements, Management, Budgeting, Accounts Receivable Management, Payroll Tax, Accounts Payable Management, Records Management, Communication, Invoicing, Accounting Records, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Balance Sheet, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Tax Returns, Certified Bookkeeper, Leadership, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statements, Purchasing, Tax Preparation, Multitasking, Operations, Detail Oriented, Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Sales, Accounting Software, Accounting, Problem Solving, Bank Statements
Job Description
Full Job Description Title:
Full Charge Bookkeeper Reports to:Director of Operations Supports:
Director of Operations, Head of School, Board Treasurer Job Summary:
A "full charge bookkeeper" is responsible for managing all aspects of the school and board's financial records, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, preparing financial statements, Tuition and Fees Collection, and ensuring accurate tax filings, essentially handling the complete accounting cycle for the school. They oversee all financial transactions, maintain the general ledger, and provide comprehensive financial reporting to leadership and the board. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and skilled in multitasking with strong communication abilities.Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of a full-charge bookkeeper: Record and categorize financial transactions: Accurately record daily transactions, including tuition, fees, sales, purchases, expenses, and payroll, into the general ledger.Accounts receivable management:
Generate invoices, track outstanding payments, and follow up on overdue invoices.Accounts payable management:
Process vendor bills, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments. Manages payment approval process.Payroll processing:
Calculate employee wages, withholdings, and prepare payroll tax filings.Bank reconciliations:
Regularly reconcile bank statements to the company's accounting records.Financial statement preparation:
Generate accurate income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.Budget Generation:
Partners with the Board Treasurer, Head of School, and Director of Operations on creating and disseminating the annual budget. Including monthly reports on actual spend verse budget.Donation Receipt and Reconciliation:
Works with Director of Institutional Advancement to properly collect and reconcile donations. Works Closely withSAMIS Foundation:
Work with SAMIS Foundation on funding, budgets, and annual plan per student. SAMIS Foundation is a funding partner (Donor) to Jewish Day Schools and represents a significant contribution to the school's operating budget.Fees Management and Collection:
Manages the process of collecting fees for various activities or events.Credit Card Reconciliation:
Reconciles Weekly/ Monthly Credit Card Transactions and Receipts.Tax preparation assistance:
Prepare and file necessary tax returns, including sales tax and payroll taxes.Manages Annual CPA Review:
Works with assigned CPA to certify and reconcile records for the board.Financial reporting:
Provide timely and insightful financial reports to management.Records Management:
NYHS is a paperless records institution. Though some files start as paperwork, all documents are scanned into files for memorialization. Responsible for managing and cleaning up off-site records per records retention policy.Accounting software proficiency:
Maintain and update accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) to ensure data accuracy.Compliance with regulations:
Adhere to all relevant accounting standards and regulations. Skills and qualifications for a full charge bookkeeper: Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders Relevant accounting certification (preferred)Qualifications:
Education:
Associate's degree in accounting required, bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.Certifications:
Certified Bookkeeper, preferredExperience:
Previous experience as a full-charge bookkeeper in a non-profit or educational environment preferred. Minimum 5 Years' bookkeeping experience required. Will consider experience in lieu of degree.Working Conditions:
Hours:
Full-time, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch.Environment:
Office setting within a high school environment, although some activities will require working outdoors.Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 403B School Holidays Off (Whole school holidays not to be confused with Student only holidays) Year-Round position with Flex time during theSummer Safety and Security Statement:
This position is a Safety Sensitive position requiring the passing of a Background Check, references, drug test, and fingerprinting in accordance with school and state mandates.Compensation:
This position is a salaried year-round position with a salary range of $62,000 - $70,000Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insuranceSchedule:
Day shift Monday toFriday Overtime Supplemental Pay:
Overtime payExperience:
Bookkeeping:
5 years (Required) Ability toCommute:
Mercer Island, WA 98040 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Mercer Island, WA 98040: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personOther Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$62,000/yr
$70,000/yr