Houston, Texas
Beth Yeshurun Day School Controller Job Opening in Houston, Texas - Beth Yeshurun Day School Controller
BYDS is seeking a controller to perform these job responsibilities in the following areas:
General Ledger
Maintains General Ledger in Senior Systems, including addition of new accounts and projects, change/inactivation of certain accounts, revision/addition of budgets
Maintains necessary for reconciliation
Prepares general journal entries including: investments, gift receipts, pledged donations, student billing, fixed assets, loans/ bonds, interest rate swaps, inventories, online event registrations, summer programs, certain misc. cash receipts, and other adjustments
Performs/reviews monthly/quarterly soft-close of all general ledger accounts and ensures that regular close and reconciliation procedures are performed by the assistant accountant
Prepares reports/financial statements for review by CFO
Oversees Bank and Investment reconciliations
Actively stays current on new regulations in GAAP and relevant non-profit accounting issues
Budgeting
Assists CFO in preparation and monitoring of monthly departmental budget reports and forecasts, working with administrators and department chairs re: budget performance
Assists CFO in working with , faculty and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees to develop the annual budget
Provide support for the CFO at Finance Committee or other Board-related meetings
Investments
Reviews investment statements
Makes the corresponding quarterly entries into general ledger for endowment draw, market adjustments, fees, transfers, additions, and withdrawals, when applicable
Student Billing
Supervises and assists:
A/R Billing
Accounts Payable
Cash receipts
Charge/credit transactions
FACTS
Preparation of monthly student account statements
Payroll/HR
Manages monthly payroll functions and benefits
Assists CFO in managing employee benefits
Reviews general ledger entries reflecting payrolls
Assists in reviewing liability insurance annually
Financial Aid/Enrollment
Serves on Financial Aid Committee
Serves as main contact for families during re-enrollment and enters new contracts/updates existing student information annually
Summer Programs
Works closely with CFO and Director of Summer Camps and Extended Day Care regarding communication to faculty/ staff/ families
Tracks registrations for all Summer and Extended Day Care programs and monitors online/cash/check payments
Monitors income and expenses for each camp, communicating with counselors and/or Director of Summer Camps and Extended Day Care, when necessary
Works with CFO to create statistical analysis of camper data for the current year as compared to the previous three years or more
Audit
In conjunction with CFO, works with auditors to set timing for annual audit
Assists CFO with coordination and preparation of all documentation for audit
Implements any required audit adjustments or suggestions
Gift Accounting
Works closely with Development office in preparation of journal entries for Pledges
Meets regularly with CFO and Development office to ensure accounts are in agreement with Business Office including: unrestricted annual giving, restricted annual giving, campaign giving and pledges, endowment giving and pledges
Maintains spreadsheets detailing temp. and perm. gift receivables and net assets; makes appropriate entries in general ledger to relieve restricted gifts when restrictions have been met
Books pledge balances, in accordance with donor intent
Works closely with CFO and Development office to update and enforce Gift Acceptance Guidelines
Other Duties
Closely monitors school's cash position on frequent basis
Prepare all periodic surveys and compliance reports for various industry organizations
as well as other internal and external information requests.
Serve as main contact for collections for fundraising events
Prepare and/or file local, state and federal government reporting filings
Other duties as may be assigned by CFO
Successful Applicants will have:
Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting
Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience
Managerial experience in developing staff
Strong organization, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong proficiency with Excel and Office is required, experience with Senior Systems is a plus
Must possess highest regard for confidentiality and exemplary ethical standards
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while adhering to internal and external deadlines
CPA a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
Full benefits, to include health, dental, retirement, life and disability insurance.
Applicants must have a functioning vehicle for transportation; public transportation is not an option in the area. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated resume. BYDS is an equal opportunity employer. .
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 5 years
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