Accountant

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Tampa Prep is currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Accountant to oversee the daily operations of our Business Office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting and finance, a commitment to accuracy in financial reporting, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse community of parents, students, colleagues, and Board Members. Major responsibilities Establish, monitor, and enforce effective internal controls, especially cash management. Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including comparative actual and forecasted reports of operating results, cash flow, financial position, and variance explanations. Assist the DFO in developing and maintaining accounting policies & procedures and ensure that proper internal accounting controls are in place. Prepare and review annual audit workpapers related to the School’s annual external CPA audits Prepare, post and reconcile all investment activity and related accounting entries, and prepare all associated spreadsheets and analysis. Review, post and reconcile all cash, stock and in-kind gifts from Raiser’s Edge with the Advancement office. Provide support in the hiring, training and review of Business Office staff. Manage cash flow and forecast of revenue collection and timing of expenditures. Prepares all bank deposits and reviews GL coding for all expenditure requests. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R and all GL functions. A/R follow-up calls as necessary. Cross-train on finance functions including student billing, accounts receivable, and payroll. Function as the data source for the School DFO in response to requests for financial information by Board Committees. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget. Prepare month end closing journal entries and reconciliations. Prepare all periodic surveys and compliance reports for various school industry organizations (NAIS, INDEX, Commonfund, NBOA, etc.) Meet regular and timely attendance requirements, including occasional evening, weekend, and other required events Additional duties as assigned by the DFO and/or Head of School. Ability to Learn and Teach others established procedures - Recognizes the importance of learning and motivates others by own enthusiasm. Is able to learn and reproduce the current processes and recommend best practices to streamline them. Time Management Skills - Manages many tasks and projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and promises. Maintains work/life balance without compromising expectations of others. Respected for ability to “find” or “make” time to get things done. Organizational Skills - Creates action plans to meet divisional goals and objectives. Conducts periodic reviews of progress and measures against goals. Establishes broad policies for the office to ensure success. Communications Skills - Effectively communicates accounting, financial and service issues that are complex in nature. Maintains open communications channels with peers, administrators, and customers at the School. Written Communication Skills - Effectively communicates broad and very complex business issues. Problem Solving Skills - Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues. Required Skills & Qualifications BA/BS or equivalent in accounting. Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in accounting. Strong proficiency with Excel, Office and other computerized accounting systems is required. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in an independent school or higher education setting. Masters in related discipline. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Tuition Management, Raiser’s Edge highly preferred. Physical Demands Mobility sufficient to move about the campus, to include climbing stairs Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job, ability to communicate clearly Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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