School Bookkeeper

Griffin School is seeking an experienced, energetic, and engaging person to provide bookkeeping and financial management for school operations.

The School Bookkeeper supports the Head of School’s initiatives and decisions regarding the mission of Griffin School and assists him to ensure that the school is operating in a cost-efficient manner according to best financial practices and school policies and procedures.

The duties of the School Bookkeeper include:

• Preparing monthly financial reports;

• Managing and reconciling school bank accounts;

• Handling bookkeeping entries including but not limited to functions such as reconciling bank accounts, payables and receivables on a monthly basis;

• Facilitating and assisting in the management of payroll and staff benefits;

• Maintaining financial files in an orderly and timely manner;

• Managing the school’s tuition management system, including but not limited to processing tuition billing;

• Performing various assignments and projects consistent with the responsibility level and general duties of a school bookkeeper.

Candidates should be committed, passionate, creative, and compassionate people who have a demonstrated expertise in their subject matter and working effectively with high school students in a classroom setting. We value kindness and compassion, intellectual engagement, stability and reliability, and a collaborative nature in our staff members.

Griffin School is a college preparatory high school community defined by academic rigor and creativity. For background on the school, please visit www.griffinschool.org.

Schedule: The school operates on a traditional school calendar. The 2022-23 school year starts for staff members in early August 2021 and ends in early June 2022 with typical school holidays throughout the year. This position includes duties during the summer break.

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable of the principles of accounting

• Business management or accounting experience for schools or nonprofits and/or BA in business, accounting, or related field of study

• Skilled in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and QuickBooks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus Resume Features (applicants with these qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply):

• Experience as an independent school business manager or bookkeeper

• People from historically under-represented groups

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance included. Base insurance is provided with 100% of premium expenses covered by the school. Upgrades for medical insurance are offered with the employee funding any premium increase.

Griffin School provided the following inclusive hiring information:

Griffin School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
During the 2021-22 school year, a whole variety of Covid precautions have been required by staff and community members including: record of Covid vaccination status, KN-95 (or similar) masks, weekly PCR Covid testing, and periodic rapid Covid testing.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• school or nonprofit bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location