Accounting Manager at Detroit Catholic Central High School

Accounting Manager / Business Office Manager    

Location:          Catholic Central High School – 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, Michigan 48374
Schedule:         School Day:  M - F, 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. 
                         Non-School Day:  M - F, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
                         Nights and weekends as needed.
Classification:   Full Time, Exempt
Reports to:        Director of Finance
Direct Reports:  Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, School Store Manager
Pay/Benefits:    Competitive Pay and Benefits  
Website:             www.catholiccentral.net/more/careers 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the operation of the School’s Business Office.   

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of the annual School Budget and the annual Financial Audit. Ensure proper accounting and procedural controls are adhered to in order to protect the School’s assets.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in collaboration with the Director of Finance. Develop ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Supervise Business Office Staff.
• Manage School Store Manager and store operations including vendor/product selection, purchases, pricing models, inventory, on-line orders, and store hours.
• Participate in all aspects of our annual fundraiser, the DRIVE.
• Manage and maintain accounting records, general ledger and financial systems (Operating, Building, and Endowment Funds).
• Coordinate the closing entries for student tuition, accounts payable and cash receipts.
• Record adjusting journal entries as needed to correct or adjust selected accounts.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and bank statements on a monthly basis and identify any adjustments required.
• Analyze and investigate unusual or unfavorable account variances and discuss with appropriate individuals. Distribute monthly department reports.
• Maintain/coordinate various credit card programs and equipment including monthly reconciliation of credit card receipts.
• Supervise the Student Billing process including the reconciliation of various tuition discounts and calculation and issuance of student withdrawal refunds.
• Work with the School Registrar to initiate student enrollment contracts, maintenance of the enrollment system and assist parents as needed. Publish tuition and fee schedules.
• Calculate Michigan sales tax liability monthly and issue annual report to State of Michigan.
• Monitor, facilitate and support raffles, outings and functions held by various school groups.
• Make bank deposits for all funds weekly.
• Monitor tuition payment activity, communicate with parents and issue collection. Notifications as required. Discuss and approve parent requests for deferred payment plans.
• Publish tuition and fee schedules.
• Participate in the Tuition Assistance Committee. Review and manage Tuition Assistance applications, manage software issues, and communicate with parents as needed.
• Assist Technology Director with E-Rate program as needed.
• Reconcile Summer Camp enrollments, receipts and coaches pay.
• Assist the Food Service program with system issues and student lunch accounts.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related financial and accounting progressive experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking abilities required; proven ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• Proven ability to manage people, departments and projects.
• Proven time management skills; ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain confidential and professional working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students, vendors and the general public.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Proficient in Blackbaud and Google mail.
• Completed or willing to complete Archdiocese of Detroit’s Protecting God’s Children course.
• Must submit to drug testing, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

How to Apply

Go to www.catholiccentral.net/more/careers to download a Catholic Central High School Non-Teaching Application.  Email the completed application, your resume, and a cover letter to HR@catholiccentral.net