Financial Aid Accountant Bilingual Spanish

Bellarmine College Preparatory, a Jesuit secondary school, has been educating young “men for and with others” in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, since 1851. Bellarmine College Preparatory, located in San Jose, California, has an opportunity for a full-time Financial Aid Accountant. This position is responsible for the accounting and administration of the school’s tuition and tuition assistance program. The primary responsibilities of the Financial Aid Accountant include: working closely with students and parents on tuition and tuition assistance; preparation of all tuition assistance reporting and accounting-related entries; and cross-training and assisting with other Business Office functions. This position requires a demonstration of bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, including reading, writing, translating and conversing in both languages. Bellarmine complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the tuition assistance program to provide accessibility to qualified families • Act as the primary point of contact with parents regarding tuition accounts, lunch accounts and items as theyrelate to student billings • Prepare journal entries • Perform account reconciliations • Advise and assist parents with tuition assistance applications and other issues/concerns as they arise in bothSpanish and English • Assist with receivables, collections and payables accounting • Maintain accurate and complete student records while maintaining confidentiality • Maintain/update associated web pages related to the financial aid application process • Accounting for book inventory and other materials included in financial aid programs • Prepare and distribute regular reports as directed • Data entry and other related administrative/office duties as assigned • Assist with other Finance and Accounting-related activitiesMinimum Qualifications: • Bilingual: Must speak/read/write/translate Spanish and English fluently • Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) • Proficient in Power Point, and Word • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Highly organized • Very detail-oriented • Excellent interpersonal skills • Strong project management skills: Ability to meet deadlines and complete projects accurately and onatimely basis • Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions • Ability to analyze data, forecast and planPreferred Qualifications: • BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance • Understanding personal tax returns and assessing individual financial profiles, a plusPhysical Requirements: • Ability to lift 10 pounds, using proper lifting techniques • Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the applicable working environment as needed • Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably • Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment • Ability to read information in printed material, on a computer screen, (often for extended periods of time)and/or on a mobile device/laptop General Information: • Position has a pay range of $40 – $45/hour • This position is classified as Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt position • This position is eligible for Bellarmine’s excellent benefits package • This position has no direct reports • This is not a telecommuting positionTo Apply Online: Please complete the Bellarmine Staff Application Form located on our employment web page under Employment Applications and upload all applicant materials (Staff Application Form, Resume, and cover letter are required) through the position posting via BCP Career Center . Bellarmine College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identity, genetic information or any other category protected under federal or local law. • As a Catholic, Jesuit school, Bellarmine may preserve its state and federal protections as a religious institution and may grant more favorable consideration to Roman Catholic applicants.