High School Accountant - PART TIME

High School Accountant - PART TIME

West Catholic Preparatory High School
4501 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139

Position Overview
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Educational Financial Services, is seeking an individual for a part-time accountant position. It requires 24 hours per week over 4 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The part-time High School Accountant will review receivables, handle cash receipts and disbursements, reconcile bank accounts, prepare and review financial statements, and assist the central office in the budget and audit processes.  This position will also coordinate payroll/benefits and related issues for school personnel.  

Qualifications: 
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with two (2) years’ experience desired.
• Experience in accounting systems preferred, Word and Excel are required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization. Must have the executive presence to maintain the confidence of the school’s board.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.  Must be able to keep confidentiality when required.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel and accounting software applications is preferred. 

This is a part time position 24 hours per week with single benefits package. 

The intent of this job description is to provide the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates interested in the position of PT High School Accountant should send their cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to Maureen Fisher, Educational Financial Services at Archdiocese of Philadelphia at mfisher@archphila.org

The deadline for application is June 5, 2023

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. 

PA required clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. 

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.  

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In keeping with Church teachings on social justice, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.  This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and access to training.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.