Position: Senior Accountant

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Position Goal: The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for tracking Trader Point Christian Schools’ assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The Senior Accountant/Controller provides insight into financial management and stewardship, ensuring the financial infrastructure supports the delivery of high-quality Christian education in alignment with Traders Point Christian Schools’ mission.

• TPCS’s mission statement: Traders Point Christian Schools challenges and educates students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ. 

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be professing and maturing Christians who enthusiastically support the School’s statement of faith and mission statements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
• 3-5 years of Full Cycle Accounting experience (Including Financial Statement Preparation)
• 1-3 years of experience with QuickBooks (QBO) and FACTS system preferred
• 1-3 years of Non-Profit Experience
• 1-3 years of payroll experience
• Experience in leading or participating in a Statutory Audit
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills 

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable
  • Process and deposit all cash, checks, and other monetary instruments within QBO & the Bank
  • Assist Advancement with processing and reconciliation of all contributions
• Month-End Process
• Lead the full month-end process
• Accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation
• Preparation of the Department performance vs budget
• Accounts Payable
• Assist the Student Billing Coordinator with A/P as needed
• Payroll
• Lead the bi-weekly payroll process
• Process the coaches' stipends, whether via payroll or by issuing checks
• Statutory Audit
• Assist in the annual audit process
• Choice Scholarship Process
•   Assist as requested with the Choice Scholarship application process
• Works closely with the Human Resources department regarding changes to staff pay, taxes, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Work Status:

• Exempt, salary, full-time (12 months)