Accounting Clerk

Business Office – Clerk

St. John’s Episcopal School, an independent Episcopal school in Rancho Santa Margarita for students from early childhood through 8th Grade, seeks a self-starter and detailed-oriented accounting clerk to join the Business Office team.

Reports to: Controller
Position Type: Full-time; 12-month Start: Immediately

Compensation & Benefits

• Based upon education and experience; $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year.
• Medical and Dental Insurance – Employee only monthly premium is 100% paid
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid pension plan with full immediate vesting and limited-match
• Vacation and Health Leave
• Paid School Holidays
• Tuition remission for children of faculty/staff

Primary Responsibilities:

• Processing and maintaining transactions and reconciliations for: o Accounts Payable o Cash Receipts o Account Receivable

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in Month End and Year End closing
• 1099 filings and quarterly Sales and Use Tax returns
• Assist with recording fixed assets
• Maintain the Business Office equipment and supplies
• Perform additional duties commensurate with this role to support the school at large

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in an accounting office with specific duties relating to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Strong MS office application skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required
• Experience with accounting systems - Blackbaud FENXT and RENXT experience is a plus, but not required.
• Detail oriented, good organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written).

Preferred Education

• Associates Degree or higher in in Accounting or a related field

Physical Demands & Environmental/Working Conditions

• Work is performed on-site in an office environment.
• Typically requires the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time, hear the telephone, and enter data on a computer or calculator.
• May require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

How to Apply:
All applicants will need to complete the Online Application on the St. John’s Job Opportunities website (https://www.stjohns-es.org/partner-with-us/job-opportunities). Applicants are encouraged to provide other supporting documentation such as copies of degrees, teaching credentials, or other special certifications.

It is the policy of St. John's Episcopal School to conduct our relationship with employees and applicants under Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. The employment-related provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the California Fair
Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), apply to all employees and job applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• accounting office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $60,000