Job Description

The responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to the list below:

Accounts Receivable

• Report required information for tuition refund insurance premiums in August of each year
• Invoice and record all incidental revenue in the G/L – enrichment, daycare, summer camp, etc.
• Reconcile Development activity monthly and issue the monthly reconciliation report

Other General Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset ledgers, recording additions, depreciation, and disposals; prepare fixed asset reports and posts entries to the general ledger
• Maintain Lease amortization schedules and record transactions and activity in the G/L
• Prepare the departmental budget reports

Banking and Treasury

• Record cash, checks, and ACH in the G/L
• Record and reconcile all investment & stock transactions including reconciliations

Accounts Payable

• Collect, review and enter invoices
• Collect and process W-9 Forms
• Process annual 1099 forms
• Prepare quarterly Sales Tax reporting
• Collect, review and enter monthly credit card receipts
• Record Petty Cash Activity
• Support the School and its leadership.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment: Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. Light to moderate lifting (up to 30 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and sound hearing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The ability to speak clearly and coherently is also required. Reaching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, bending, crawling, walking, running, jumping, writing, and keyboarding.

Hourly rate $30 to $45, depending on experience .  Minimum of three years experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a current resume to hr@wesleyschool.org and include “Accountant” in the subject line. 

The Wesley School is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, religion, and genetic information. Candidates of color and candidates from other groups traditionally underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. 

About The Wesley School

The Wesley School is a Kindergarten through 8th grade independent school The Wesley School is committed to "Academic Excellence and Character Development Within the Circle of Family” and builds confidence and encourages independence through a challenging academic program that stretches each student to reach the highest level of individual achievement within a supportive, nurturing environment. Wesley cultivates in students strong creative, physical, and spiritual foundations to prepare them to be productive and respectful contributors to a global society.

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