Accounting Clerk

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks an experienced, detail oriented accounting clerk to join our Finance Department. The position will be full-time. The Position Representative DutiesPerforms various clerical and routine accounting tasks to support accounting operations through general ledger account reconciliations, posting of financial transactions, verifying input to financial systems, and utilization of accounting software. Position will also entail interaction with operating departments on their financial transactions and cover multiple functional accounting areas.RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY JOB ELEMENTS)Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education. Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities. Support policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory Bank account reconciliations Preparation of journal entries Assist with month end closing and support other members of the finance team during annual financial auditAssist accounting manager with credit card program administration and data entryAssist Accounts Payable department with processing of purchase orders and weekly check run as neededProcessing of bank depositsFinancial system data base data entryDocument retention and filing Transaction research as neededAssist with front desk reception coverage and answering of phonesSpecial projects as neededAll other duties as assignedRESPONSIBILITIES (KEY JOB ELEMENTS)Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education. Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities. Support policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory Bank account reconciliations Preparation of journal entries Assist with month end closing and support other members of the finance team during annual financial auditAssist accounting manager with credit card program administration and data entryAssist Accounts Payable department with processing of purchase orders and weekly check run as neededProcessing of bank depositsFinancial system data base data entryDocument retention and filing Transaction research as neededAssist with front desk reception coverage and answering of phonesSpecial projects as neededAll other duties as assignedRESPONSIBILITIES (KEY JOB ELEMENTS)Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist Education. Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities. Support policies and procedures of Chaminade College Preparatory Bank account reconciliations Preparation of journal entries Assist with month end closing and support other members of the finance team during annual financial auditAssist accounting manager with credit card program administration and data entryAssist Accounts Payable department with processing of purchase orders and weekly check run as neededProcessing of bank depositsFinancial system data base data entryDocument retention and filing Transaction research as neededAssist with front desk reception coverage and answering of phonesSpecial projects as neededAll other duties as assignedSCOPE OF POSITIONThis position may interface with all levels within the organization, visitors, parents and students.MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND DESIREDAssociate Degree with a Business or Accounting focusMINIMUM PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE DESIREDPrefer previous office experiencePrefer previous use of 365 Suite, particularly in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook SPECIFIC SKILLSAbility to demonstrate a high level of customer serviceMust maintain confidentialityAbility to follow-up on a variety of assignments and update supervisor on progress to ensure deadlines are met.General knowledge of accounting principlesFamiliarity with accounting software High level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skillsFamiliarity with compliance to accounting department policies and proceduresSalary and BenefitsThis is an hourly (non-exempt) 12 month per year position. Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, and voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term care coverages.Application Process:Chaminade has implemented a 100% online application system. Interested applicants can apply online through our employment webpage at: . Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284 ext. 1240. About ChaminadeChaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.Our Mission: We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.Our Vision:Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.The Characteristics of Marianist EducationChaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are: Educating for Formation in FaithProviding an Integral Quality EducationEducating in Family SpiritEducating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of CreationEducating for Adaptation and ChangeChaminade's Commitment to DiversityChaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day, and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at: Equal Employment OpportunityChaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.

Created: 2025-02-06