Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant
The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Business Office and plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the School. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions, supporting the monthly close process, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, strengthening internal controls, and maintaining accurate financial records.
This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment. In addition to core day-to-day accounting responsibilities, the position provides operational and front office support to ensure seamless administrative functions. Salary will be based on actual experience. Please send your resume and letter of interest to employment@bishopoconnell.org by March 21, 2026, and include "Senior Staff Accountant" in the subject line of the email.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enter invoices, deposits, journal entries, and other financial transactions in the accounting system with accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, records and ensure accurate classification of revenues and expenses.
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain detailed monthly reconciliation schedules for statement of activity and balance sheet accounts.
Actively supports the monthly and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies.
Assist in preparing internal financial reports and supporting schedules for the CFO and leadership team.
Monitor accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
Oversee the accounting operations of the school store, including:
Monitoring point-of-sale transactions
Reconciling sales and deposits
Managing inventory accounting records
Provide occasional after-hours support for school store operations and special events as needed.
Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal control procedures to safeguard school assets.
Ensure compliance with school policies, GAAP standards, and audit requirements.
Support the annual audit process by preparing requested documentation and reconciliation schedules.
Provide professional front desk coverage and administrative support as needed.
Assist the Front Office with operational tasks and special projects.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to ensure accurate financial processing and responsive service.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reconciliations).
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks and/or Sage Intacct.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of the Business Office team.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit or school experience preferred.
Experience with Accounting Software; QuickBooks and/or Sage Intacct strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience with monthly close processes, reconciliations, GAAP-based accounting and application of principles.

Preferred Attributes
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audit processes
Customer-service mindset suited to a Catholic school community.

About the Employer

Bishop O'Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified Candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. Bishop O'Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition.