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Pius X High School - Official

Accounting Specialist

Pius X High School - Official, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511

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Summary of Position Handle daily accounting activities, primarily in accounts payable, while also supporting accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and cash management. Assist with benefit billings, and perform month‑end reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Reports To Controller/HR Manager

Essential Functions

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration, required.

Three to five years of experience in an accounting‑related field, preferred.

Thorough and working knowledge of GAAP, accruals, debits, and credits.

Ability to lift 10 pounds.

Basic computer and MS Office knowledge.

Sage/Intacct experience, preferred.

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Ability to work a 40‑hour work week.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to work independently, show initiative and be resourceful.

Ability to be flexible and professionally manage situations when conflicts arise.

Ability to work well with others, including co‑workers, vendors, and the public.

Problem‑solving, sound judgment, involve appropriate people in decision‑making, maintain confidentiality.

Prioritizes, meets deadlines, works with little supervision.

Exhibits professional behavior, sense of urgency, independent judgment, teamwork, and integrity.

Represent Pius X Catholic High School positively to the public and the Diocese of Lincoln.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Accounts Payable sub‑ledger; compile, accurately enter invoices, investigate and resolve discrepancies through reconciliations.

Prepare and review invoices and supporting documentation for accurate GL coding, ensuring proper authorization before Sage/Intacct entry.

Record gift activity with Pius X Foundation, reconcile within Sage Intacct, and remit funds timely.

Assist with investment entries to allocate scholarship funds.

Record and adjust restricted and non‑restricted funds in the general ledger.

Communicate through written and verbal channels with vendors, families, and co‑workers.

Perform reconciliations of vendor credit memos, statements, and manage vendor maintenance; gather tax information (W‑9s) and file 1099 forms timely; administer tax‑exempt processes and Form 13 requests.

Determine disbursement selections for vendor payments, enter transactions, distribute checks for cash disbursements, wire transfers, and petty cash; answer vendor inquiries.

Follow all accounting controls, processes and procedures.

Assist balance sheet reconciliations, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.

Track pre‑paids, reserved assets, grants and funds, construction‑in‑process assets, and loan schedules.

Complete other duties as assigned by the CAO and Supervisor.

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