Chaminade College Preparatory
Chaminade College Preparatory is seeking an Accountant. The accountant position is responsible for performing basic accounting and administrative functions, reporting to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager for the business office of a school. The position will compile revenue and expense transactions, perform account reconciliations, and other general accounting tasks. The position requires utilization of accounting and third-party transaction software daily.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Applications are being accepted immediately. This position is open until filled.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, 12 month per year, salaried/exempt from overtime position. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan matching contribution start immediately, and voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Application Process:
Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: . Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.
About Chaminade
Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.
Our Mission:
We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.
Our Vision:
Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:
Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:
Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity
Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.
For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Processes bank deposits.
- Prepares journal entries.
- Reconciles general ledger accounts and resolves discrepancies.
- Performs bank and investment account reconciliations.
- Assists with tuition revenue accounting and related balance sheet accounts, such as prepaid and deferred revenue.
- Performs transaction research and special projects as needed.
- Performs fixed asset reporting and tracking.
- Compiles merchant account receivable transactions from various school revenue sources.
- Prepares and records assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information from various systems and sources.
- Assists Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager with the preparation of monthly financial statements for subsequent management review.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual audit, including schedules and providing information for auditors.
- Follows all policies and procedures, particularly regarding internal financial controls.
- Maintains files, document retention, and filing procedures as appropriate.
- Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education; assures quality of service to students, parents, faculty members, organization staff, outside organizations, and communities.
- Supports policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory.
- Assists in processing purchase orders and weekly check run as needed.
- Supports all Business Office operations or other assigned duties as needed.
- Assists with answering phones and scheduling meetings for department.
- Assists with compilation of taxable sales tax transactions.
- Runs monthly expense clearing account transactions and balance reports for submission to program administrator, coordinates payments with Accounts Payable.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred (internships count toward experience).
- Experience with operational-driven organizations with high transaction volume is a plus.
- Experience with fund accounting is a plus.
- Basic experience with corporate accounting software, including Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Revenue platforms.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Office.
- Excellent verbal communication, administrative and customer service skills required.
- Exceptional organization and time management skills.
Applications are being accepted immediately. This position is open until filled.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time, 12 month per year, salaried/exempt from overtime position. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan matching contribution start immediately, and voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Application Process:
Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: . Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.
About Chaminade
Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.
Our Mission:
We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.
Our Vision:
Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:
- Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
- Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
- Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.
Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:
- Educating for Formation in Faith
- Providing an Integral Quality Education
- Educating in Family Spirit
- Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of Creation
- Educating for Adaptation and Change
Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity
Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.
For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.