Seattle Christian School
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Category: Christian Education
Church Size: 500 - 750
Salary: $80,000 -90,000
Posted on: November 18, 2024
Time Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities:
-Guides financial decisions through establishing, monitoring, and implementing accounting procedures
-Prepares and updates the Annual Budget for the operation of the school
-Establishes and monitors financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems
-Oversees indexed tuition applications, awards, and other monthly revenue, billing, and collection
-Ensures proper payroll functions for all employees, including twice monthly payroll reviews
-Engages in effective conversations with all school personnel, Board members, and community members
-Collaborates with the Director of Philanthropy for accounting support of fundraisers (i.e. annual golf tournament and auction)
-Partners with the Director of Human Resources in managing the employee fully loaded benefits package, including healthcare, emergency employee fund, and professional development funding
-Invests spiritually and professionally in direct reports
-Assists with Central Office support as needed
-Tracks and communicates family account concerns with the Superintendent
-Provides monthly financial reports to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees
-Protects and maximizes return on SCS assets
-Owns the process of the annual external audit of financial records with an independent accounting firm, including preparation of appropriate audit schedules
-Processes L&I Claims, staying current on accounting rules and tax laws along with making recommended adjustments for compliance
-Serves as the primary school contact for liability insurance vendor and practices
-Develops strategies and assists with management of endowment funds and banking relationships
-Prepares and files federal, state, and county filings
Essential Physical Functions/Demands:
-Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, sit, kneel, bend and move around the classroom and building throughout the day
-Must have the ability to lift approximately 10 lbs. and occasional moving of equipment and/or materials
-Must have the ability to see and read a computer screen and printed materials, and hear and understand speech at a normal level
-Must be able to monitor student safety along with implementing emergency procedures
-Must be able to speak, write and communicate proficiently in the English language
-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions
All employees are required to:
-Sign and live out the SCS Statement of Faith and Employee Standards of Conduct
-Be involved in his/her church and Christian community
-Sign and abide by the policies, procedures, and guidelines in the Employee Handbook