Full Time Bookkeeper

THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL
Business Office – Bookkeeper Position

SCHOOL:

Founded in 1986, The Highlands School (THS) is a private independent Catholic school in
Irving, TX, accredited by TCCBED and AdvancEd offering students a Pre-Kindergarten to
12th grade Catholic education in the Diocese of Dallas. Our mission is forming Catholic leaders, faithful disciples of Christ, who will take the gospel into the world to transform it. Visit http://www.thehighlandsschool.org to learn more about our school.

POSITION:

THS seeks a full-time accountant in the business office who will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, journal entries, and account reconciliations. This position also assists with other business office duties.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

-Medical, Health and Dental Insurance

-Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance

-401(k) Plan

-Child Tuition Discounts

-Paid Holidays

-Paid Time Off

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related business experience.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, a professional and positive service mindset in interacting with others.
• Strong time management, attention to detail and organization skills.
• Proficiency using QuickBooks or similar accounting software as well as Microsoft Office products.

RESPONSIBILITIES included but not limited to:

• Managing accounts payable including obtaining approvals, coding, input, check writing and issue resolution.
• Maintaining accounts receivable by preparing billing, facilitating collection, and applying customer payments.
• Preparing journal entries, maintaining pre-paid asset schedule, researching budget variances, preparing budget reports, and assisting in month end closing.
• Serving as Purchasing Agent for the various functional departments in the school ensuring best pricing, proper approvals and timely execution of purchase requests.
• Processing banking deposits including preparation and recording.
• Preparing and submitting payroll in the absence of the HR Coordinator.
• Supporting team members in the business office when needed.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to The Highlands School, Attention: Human Resources by email or mail to The Highlands School, Attention:
Human Resources, 1451 E. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062.

Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Compensation information will be provided at time of interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irving, TX 75062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location