General Ledger Accountant/Payroll Coordinator
The Out-of-Door Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school serving over 750 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1924, The Out-of-Door Academy is one of the oldest independent schools in Florida and a founding member of the Florida Council of Independent Schools. The school’s mission is to provide an environment in which students strive to achieve high academic goals and to build character through a balanced program of academics, the arts and athletics. Out-of-Door’s core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Responsibility are the foundation of our school community.
The Out-of-Door Academy currently has an opening for a General Ledger Accountant/Payroll Coordinator. This is a full-time administrative support position reporting to the Chief Financial Officer starting July 1, 2017. This position will be responsible for daily accounting functions, including coordinating and assisting in the preparation of financial reports, budgeting and the annual audit as well as the semi-monthly payroll processing for 130+ employees.
The School seeks a strategic thinker with excellent financial skills. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, responsible, friendly and able to work both independently and in conjunction with various departments and constituencies. Comprehensive accounting experience in a not-for-profit environment is required. Previous required experience includes general ledger management, monthly and annual general ledger closings, cash receipts and reconciliations, preparation and analysis of financial statements, fixed asset management, interaction with accounts payable and accounts receivable, and payroll processing for a large employer. Proven experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps as well as prior database management experience is required. Experience with the Blackbaud products, Financial Edge or Financial Edge NXT, would be a plus.
The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and/or a CPA license. Minimally, the candidate should have five years of experience, preferably in a not-for profit environment; independent school experience would be a plus. Excellent communication skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong organizational and analytical skills, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and a positive disposition with high energy and strong work ethic would be key factors under consideration for this position. References should speak to the applicant’s professionalism, experience and ability to work effectively with colleagues in a high-paced work environment.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates for the General Ledger Accountant/Payroll Coordinator position should visit our career center and complete an on-line application at www.oda.edu/careers.