Staff Accountant
Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 530 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 107-acre campus. Dawson seeks an exceptional part-time (24-30 hours per week) Staff Accountant. This position is an integral part of the Business Office and reports to and works closely with the CFO/Business Manager.
Dawson School Mission Statement
Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students, through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.
Professional Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
- Experience with non-profits or schools is a plus
- Demonstrated background in accounting, budgeting, and cash management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Personal warmth and friendliness
- Attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
- Advanced Excel skills
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies
- Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
- Communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with all school constituencies
- Collaborate and work positively as a member of a team
- Acknowledge personal strengths and challenges
Duties
- Manages daily cash balances and provides weekly cash reports to CFO/Business Manager as requested
- Deposits cash received in the Business Office
- Assists the CFO/Business Manager in preparation and monitoring of monthly departmental budget reports and forecasts. Working with administrators and department chairs regarding budget preparation
- Cross trains on various accounting functions including accounts payable
- Works with the Development department to monitor all cash for the Capital Campaign Fund
- Reconciles restricted gifts for the school
- Reconciles and distributes petty cash as requests are received
- Runs monthly depreciation and fixed assets
- Responsible for project and construction reporting
- Additional duties as deemed necessary by the CFO/Business Manager
The compensation range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience and relevant skills. Benefits include Medical, Dental, 401k, and generous time-off. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Staff Accountant posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted.
No phone calls please. Visit: www.dawsonschool.org.