Senior Accountant, Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School

CRSJ VISION Through a culture of joyful learning, Cristo Rey San José celebrates and develops students’ unique gifts as they encounter God’s love and become leaders who shape society with and for others. CRSJ MISSION Cristo Rey San José is a Jesuit, Catholic college-prep high school where students of any faith commit to a rigorous curriculum and professional work experience. Students realize their inherent potential and prepare to complete a post-secondary education that will set them on a path toward a sustainable, fulfilling future. Through the Ignatian charism of cura personalis, students facing barriers to opportunity become leaders filled with passion, purpose, confidence and conscience. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will manage the day to day processing of accounts payable, payroll, monitoring of expenditures, invoicing and assisting with the month-end and year-end close process. This position supports and advises on the general accounting functions for Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School. The Senior Accountant will assist the Controller with oversight of CRSJ’s financial practices which includes accounting, internal controls, billing, collection, and payroll processing and oversight of the payroll function ESSENTIAL DUTIES Accounting & Financial Operations • Manage accounts receivable functions, record daily deposits, and create invoices for corporatesponsorships, CWSP program revenue and other income as needed. • Record contributions, pledges, grants, and endowment activities. • Prepare and process monthly journal entries and reconcile all balance sheet accounts for CristoRey High School and the Work Study Program. • Manage accounts payable functions, resolve vendor invoice discrepancies, and ensure timelypayment of all vendor and employee-related expenses. • Prepare all bank account reconciliations for Cristo Rey High School and the Work StudyProgram. • Prepare quarterly sales and use tax returns, 1099s, and 571-L forms. • Monitor actual performance against the approved budget throughout the year for each department. • Assist with tracking of expenditures related to restricted funding received. • Maintain the cash log in partnership with the Advancement Team. • Complete monthly reclassifications of journal entries as needed.Payroll & Expense Management • Responsible for semi-monthly payroll processing through Paylocity, in partnership with theController and HR Manager. • Communicate expectations with internal stakeholders regarding payroll deadlines, payrollapprovals and required compliance. • Manage the school’s credit card expense platforms (Ramp, Amex, Heritage). • Monitor and review transactions to ensure appropriate documentation, coding, and approval. • Communicate deadlines and provide training and support to cardholders to promote credit cardpolicy compliance. Budgeting & Audit Support • Assist in the preparation of the school’s annual operating budget. • Support the annual financial audit and assist with preparation of required schedules anddocumentation. Admissions & Financial Aid Support • Assist with the admissions application and enrollment process, including review of familyfinancials to determine eligibility. Customer Service & General Support • Support the team by serving as a financial resource for students and their families, helping themunderstand financial aid, tuition obligations, and financial concepts. • Collaboratively work with other departments, such as admissions, development, and student life,to provide financial insights and support for their initiatives. • Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned. • Mentor and assist the other team members, as requested. • Assist with the maintenance of the CRSJ Finance CalendarCommitment to Mission • Responsible for monitoring students during designated times • Attends all required Friday masses and assemblies • Attends all-staff meetings • Completes annual staff reading assignment • Committed to diversity, equity and inclusionQUALIFICATIONS: • Required • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience • Knowledge of GAAP, Quickbooks Online and payroll processing software • Preferred • Experience in education or non-profit accountingKEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS • Passion for Mission: Deep belief in the transformative power of education and a commitment toserving underrepresented communities. • Team Player: Desire to collaborate, be flexible and pitch in as needed. • Growth mindset: Embrace challenges, solicit and learn from feedback, and view setbacks asopportunities for growth. • Self-Motivated and Proactive: Takes initiative without needing close supervision; anticipatesneeds, identifies opportunities for improvement, and follows through on tasks and projects with persistence and purpose. • Work style: Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines. • Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders • Attention to detail: Highly detail oriented… slightly obsessed with accuracy • Strong Multi-Tasker: Effectively manages and prioritizes multiple responsibilities in afast-paced environment. • Clear Communicator: Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills tailored toa variety of audiences. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Stand or sit for long periods of time. • Ability to lift 15-30 pounds on an as needed basis.We understand that not all candidates will meet every qualification and believe that diverse experiences and backgrounds are valuable. We value potential and willingness to learn, so if you’re passionate about this role and think you would be able to excel, we encourage you to apply. SALARY AND COMPENSATION • This is an exempt, 12 month, staff position. The full pay range, which encompasses all experiencelevels, is $85,000 and $95,000 . Within this range, we pay in accordance with what could be reasonably expected based on an individual’s experience level. • Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, andretirement. Employees’ premiums are covered for medical, dental and vision at 100% and dependents at 50% if elected. This position is eligible for enrollment in the group voluntary retirement plan – 403b. TO APPLY Complete application through application system on Cristo Rey website. Click on the desired job title to access the application. https://www.cristoreysanjose.org/employment NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Cristo Rey San Jose is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal employment opportunity laws. Employment decisions will not be made on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age or sexual orientation, military or veteran status or political affiliation. Employment decisions based on religious preferences and other religious needs may be made in accordance with applicable law. Cristo Rey also prohibits discrimination on the basis of these protected classifications.