Stone Ridge is seeking a Staff Accountant & Business Office Associate to begin ASAP.
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 750 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
The Staff Accountant & Business Office Associate supports the work of the Business Office and the School in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. The Staff Accountant & Business Office Associate is responsible for a variety of accounting and accounts payable functions in the Business Office.
The Staff Accountant & Business Office Associate must be a highly motivated individual with excellent quantitative, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The desired candidate should have experience with accounting systems, preferably Blackbaud, and be experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel, email, and the G Suite. This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and indirectly to the Controller. This team member is a valued role within the Business Office team which, in addition to the CAO and Controller, includes the Business Office Associate, Student Billing Manager, Director of Human Resources, and Human Resources Manager.
Position responsibilities:
Accounts payable (via conventional check and third-party processor)
Check and funds deposits
Processing checks and payments to our vendors
Furnishing vendors with 1099s at year end
Working with all departments to assist when a special expenditure is expected or needed
Petty cash / cash handling
Corporate credit cards
Assistance to the Controller and CAO, including:
Preparing for the annual audit
Maintaining fixed asset records
Maintaining contract records
Accounting for prepaid expenses
Managing office filing and archival financial records
Managing the postal machine
Express mail shipping management
Other duties to support the Business Office and School operations as may be necessary.
Position essential skills and experience:
Five (5) years of experience in an accounting, finance, and/or office management role.
Undergraduate degree required.
Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and adaptively.
Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Stone Ridge is looking for a person who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and who has experience or interest working in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public and/or public charter schools. Interested candidates should complete the application online at https://www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Mr. Eric Osberg, Chief Administrative Officer, all in PDF format.
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 700 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.