Staff Accountant II (Student Billing, Receivables, and Deposits)

Description

Reports To: Assistant Director of Finance 

FLSA: Non-exempt (hourly)  

PREAMBLE

Boston College High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent school serving approximately 1300 young men across grades 7-12 from various communities across Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, Boston College High School continues its commitment to an authentic formation of the head, heart, and hands within the parameters of the Characteristics of Jesuit Education, the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, the BC High Mission Statement, and the strategic plan. 

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for student billing operations, including the daily posting of tuition and miscellaneous revenue through the student billing platform (FACTS), and the preparation and reconciliation of deposits. This role serves as the first point of contact for BC High families with billing inquiries, providing empathetic, clear communication and account support. In addition, the Staff Accountant II is responsible for reconciling student receivable balances, assisting with corporate credit card program administration, and performing basic ledger reconciliations to support month-end close. By maintaining accuracy in receivables and cash posting, this position plays a critical role in BC High’s financial stability and customer service experience. 

This role offers schedule flexibility and may be designed as either a standard full-time (40 hrs/week) or modified full-time (32 hrs/week) position depending on candidate and departmental needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Student Billing & Receivables

• Ensure charges, credits, and payments are posted correctly within FACTS. 
• Liaise empathetically with families regarding billing questions/issues. 
• Perform daily cash/check deposits and maintain deposit logs. 
• Reconcile FACTS accounts monthly and prepare journal entries. 
• Support collaboration with the Senior Staff Accountant on student accounts reporting. 

Corporate Credit Card Program

Process corporate credit card reconciliations: follow up on missing expense reports, adjust limits, issue new cards as needed. 

General Accounting

• Perform basic ledger reconciliations. 
• Assist with routine audit deliverables related to tuition and AR. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting. 
• Preferred: minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role including. 
• Proficiency with Excel and data analytics. Experience with Blackbaud Accounting Software, preferred. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and account reconciliations. 
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. 
• Ability to make recommendations and continuously improve processes. 
• Ability to work closely with many people throughout the BC High community.   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal office environment.  
• Eligible for a 4-day, 32-hour work week.