Westminster Schools of Augusta, founded in 1972, is a PreK-12 school, highly regarded in the region for its commitment to high academic standards and a Christ-centered education. We seek faculty and staff who are passionate for our mission and embody our core values.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the accountant will be responsible for performing administrative activities associated with the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and business office support. The ideal candidate will work approximately 40 hours per week and will be committed to helping the organization become more efficient and effective.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain general ledger, reconcile receivables and post to ledgers

• Cash receipts processing and reconciliation

• General Ledger entry, organization, report production, and analysis

• Monthly reconciliation of financial accounts

• Produce monthly variance reports and distribute to division heads

• Year-end closing and adjusting entries

• Prepare audit workpapers and coordinate audit process with outside auditors

• Maintain fixed asset system

• Administrative support for the business office team and other managers

General

• Maintain a high standard of ethics and honesty.

• Maintain accurate, competent and efficient performance.

• Guard the confidentiality of personnel and financial records.

• Willing to take on special projects and learn new software when needed

• Determine that funds are spent wisely. Promote fiscal responsibility.

• Develop and maintain good internal controls for the protection of the school.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a member of a team.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

• Employees are held to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct.

• Punctual and reliable attendance.

• Accounting Degree or Business with emphasis in accounting (4 class minimum)

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Experience with Blackbaud FE NXT is a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and multi-task capable

• Proactive, engaged, and committed to the community we serve

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear

• Regularly uses close and distance vision

• May stand or work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time

• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom or office environment

Antidiscrimination Statement

Westminster Schools of Augusta admits students of any race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, and national origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex and national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, tuition assistance awards, and athletic and other school-administered programs. We do, however, reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement or current testing results.