Careers

Position Description

The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Tuition Management accountant. This role is essential to the ongoing financial operations of the school and is an integral member of the Business Office. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional who possesses heightened attention to detail, a facility with numbers and experience with meeting deadlines. They will provide timely and accurate tuition processing and prioritization of ad hoc requests. The Accounts Receivable & Tuition Management accountant must be able to multi-task, work well independently and as a team member, and, most importantly, maintain the integrity of highly confidential information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values.
• Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Tuition Receivables

• Submit monthly online rosters to the NYC Department of Education to generate monthly tuition payments for funded students.
• Work with the Enrollment Office to manage private tuition student accounts in Blackbaud’s Tuition Management system.
• Manage internal private tuition worksheet used by the CFO and the Enrollment team to track accounts with delinquent payments.
• Prepare all tuition revenue and receivable payments journal entries in Financial Edge NXT/Tuition Management.
• Inform CFO of all DoE or Attorney tuition payments received for private students.

Tuition Management

• Email Financial Assistance families with reminders of payment installments.
• Collaborate with CFO and students’ attorneys on status of students’ reimbursement cases 
• Update private payment schedule for CFO
• Record attorney responses related to student updates
• Regularly follow up on expected student tuition approved payments

General Bookkeeping

• Reconcile all monthly bank accounts
• Process all internal bank transfers and wire transfers/ACH payments
• Process any checks received
• Collaborate with the Office of Philanthropy to record donations 
• Prepare and input monthly journal entries related to bank fees, interest income, cash transfers and miscellaneous
• Process all cash receipts in Financial Edge NXT/ Treasury module

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of tuition receivables experience, preferably at a K-12 independent school
• Attention to detail and facility with numbers
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity to information 
• Strong organizational and calendar management skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently, as well as collaboratively, as a key member of the Business Office team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the NYC Department of Education reimbursement process and related systems is highly desirable
• Excellent follow up skills on outstanding issues and balances
• Ability to “connect the dots” and solve open issues
• Sense of humor!
• Solid working knowledge of Blackbaud NXT Financial Edge, Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite of products

Compensation

• $70,000 -$75,000 annually commensurate with experience
• Employee Benefits Package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, 15 vacation days, summer Fridays off and school holidays off. Remote working days (maximum 30 days per year) subject to approval. Annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution after 2-years employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send

• Current resume
• cover letter outlining all experience relative to the position
• References

Send in a PDF format to [email protected] with the subject: Account Receivable Position - Your Name.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill’s Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

Our hiring process is designed to be a positive experience for candidates. It typically starts with a phone interview, followed by an in-depth conversation with our hiring team. We then invite semi-finalist candidates for an immersive onsite visit, complete with a campus tour. For some positions, we may also requests a demonstration lesson to better understand your unique talents.

At Churchill, we understand that searching for the right position can be stressful. Therefore, we make every effort to expedite our hiring decisions. We truly value your time and dedication through this process as we search for the ideal candidate for our team.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.

Well-being

As a valued member of our team, you will receive a comprehensive package of benefits that cater to your well-being and professional growth. You will have access to free lunch and an array of healthcare plans encompassing dental and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance coverage options, bringing you and your loved ones peace of mind. We offer commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, and maternity and paternity leave. And as you plan for the future, take advantage of our retirement savings accounts, designed to support your long-term financial goals.

Professional Development

Here at Churchill, we value continuous growth and excellence. Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to engage in enriching professional development experiences both on and off-campus. For new team members, we extend a warm welcome with a comprehensive week-long orientation program, providing valuable insights into learning disabilities and our innovative approach to education.