Description

Metro Christian Academy, a private Christian school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a full-time Accounting Specialist- Payroll and General Ledger. This is a twelve-month, at-will position with the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. 

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall coordination and administration of Metro Christian Academy’s accounting functions and reporting; ensures the accuracy and integrity of the same; ensures all activities are performed in a timely manner and in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the Metro Christian Academy board and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

DUTIES: 

• Oversees the operations and day-to-day activities of the accounting and finance functions for MCA.
• Manages ledger and financial reporting for school’s various accounts utilizing fund accounting methods; ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all financial reporting.
• Responsible for payroll semi-monthly, including, but not limited to, maintaining changes, submission of data to third-party payroll provider, review of quarterly tax filings, deduction payments, etc.; coordinates with Human Resources department for additions and changes.
• Responsible for account analysis and reconciliation reports including reconciliation of checking accounts, end of month transfer for electronic contributions account, and posting cash receipts for online payments.
• Supervises posting, maintaining, and closing journals ledgers for all departments including, but not limited to, deferred revenue and health insurance journal entries; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; balances accounts and prepares reports; maintains accurate audit trails.
• Prepares financial statements for all departments for the Finance Committee on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for tuition assistance process, including, but not limited to, overseeing, and reviewing applications, compiling recommendation spreadsheet, coordinating Tuition
• Assistance Committee meetings, presenting recommendation to committee, and communicating awards to Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable/Receipts, who handles parent communication.
• Posts monthly MCA Foundation activity, prepares financial reports for the Foundation Finance Committee, and calculates annual Foundation distribution to Metro.
• Prepares fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Performs a variety of administrative work, including, but not limited to, Student Activity account reconciliations, reconciliation with Advancement Department, and special projects (e.g., elementary sport reimbursements, consolidated activity fee distribution); ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same before submitting for approval.
• Assists with collecting annual budget requests from departments.
• Transports bank deposits, as needed.
• Provides Accounting Specialist-Accounts Receivable/Receipts support with Parental Choice Tax Credit program, as needed.
• Responsible for coordination of annual audit with external auditors; prepares audit paperwork; answers auditor’s questions as necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures good accounting practices are being followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• General Office Equipment                                   
• Office Computer and Printer                           
• Ten-key by touch

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Exemplary care in handling confidential matters.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and other pertinent applications. 

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND COMMITMENTS:

• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate Christian professionalism appropriate to Metro Christian Academy.
• Knowledge of and ability to uphold and to integrate Metro Christian Academy’s Statement of Faith, mission, vision, motto, and ideal employee profile.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current office methods, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer based electronic accounting systems and student information systems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to prepare complex financial reports and records.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical calculations repeatedly, rapidly, and accurately.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain the confidential nature of the department.

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or related field, and
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant, preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details.
• Ability to operate various general equipment including a computer and 10-key calculator.
• Ability to hear and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to move hands in a repetitive motion including grasping, holding and finger dexterity.
• Ability to display eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to visually inspect and distinguish colors.
• Ability to prepare and analyze figures.
• Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Able to do light lifting (up to 15 pounds).
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details with frequent breaks in concentration
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and display good interpersonal skills.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing and/or walking.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 15 lbs.). 
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like. There may be occasions of extreme noise levels associated with large groups of students. 

Metro Christian Academy is committed to employing outstanding professionals, who are dedicated Christians striving to follow Jesus as disciples. Qualified candidates will bring a love of God and students and a desire for relational ministry within the context of an academically excellent, Christian environment where parents are viewed as partners. 

All employees recognize that Metro Christian Academy is a religious institution and agree to uphold the school’s Statement of Faith and will do nothing to undermine its religious mission.

Candidate must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma for this position.