Staff Accountant
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value associated with a foundational accounting role in a small educational setting, providing important experience.
- Ideal for recent graduates seeking accounting experience
- Varied responsibilities to develop professional skills
- Engagement with educational community
Pros
- Entry-level position ideal for recent graduates
- Exposure to various accounting tasks enhances skill set
- Possibility to interact with and support students
Cons
- Lower compensation compared to larger organizations
- Possibly limited career advancement opportunities
- Expectations for multitasking without significant support
Who it's for
Entry to Mid Level • On-site
Good fit
- New accounting graduates eager to learn
- Individuals keen on fostering community through their work
- Candidates open to diverse organizational tasks
Not recommended for
- Experienced professionals seeking leadership roles
- Individuals resistant to educational environments
- Candidates preferring remote work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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Recording and depositing all manual deposits utilizing the remote scanner in a timely fashion
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Preparing monthly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts by the 10th of each month
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Reconciling transactions within the Accounting and Fundraising departments (Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser’s Edge) at least quarterly
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Preparing a weekly cash forecast for use in planning timely bill payments
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Recording journal entries and completing account reconciliations as needed for tracking the company’s property management activities
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Updating the fixed asset ledger and recording monthly depreciation journal entries
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Preparing lead sheets for the annual external audit of the company’s records and supplying required supporting documentation to complete compliance testing
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Support the Controller with credit card processing and ongoing training of credit card holders on receipt transmittal processes. Correct coding as necessary to align with the appropriate budget
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Will be required to interact with students and perform academic duties in support of the mission. May be asked to sub and/or teach one class
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Required to attend company-wide training and certain Orthodox Christian liturgical feasts. Encouraged to attend daily morning prayer; when feasible
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or related business field is required. Expertise with Excel is required. A willingness to learn and develop technical software skills. Good communication skills and a proactive customer service approach to responding to issues raised by staff, families and vendors. Detail oriented, discrete with confidential information, and motivation to seek cost-effective approaches.
Reports To: VP Finance (CFO)
Salary Classification: Full-time, non-exempt, twelve months
https://the-saint-constantine-school.gnahiring.com/job/963472/staff-accountant
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or related business field is required. Expertise with Excel is required. A willingness to learn and develop other technical software skills. Good communication skills and a proactive customer service approach to responding to issues raised by staff, families and vendors. Detail oriented, discrete with confidential information, and motivation to seek cost-effective approaches.
