Controller

Laurence School Description:Laurence School was founded in 1953 by educators with a visionary educational philosophy focused on teaching the "Total Child." Our founders recognized the importance of social, emotional and physical development in children's ability to learn, as well as the need to engage children in interactive learning experiences.Rooted in this tradition, we provide children with a challenging, integrated academic curriculum, character-based education, and diverse enrichment and athletic opportunities in a nurturing environment. At Laurence, we value curiosity, aiming to develop creative thinkers, future leaders, and lifelong learners.Our Kindergarten through 6th Grade school pours the entirety of its resources and passion into elementary education. Everything from our STEAM program to our performing arts program is geared towards teaching students beginning at age five, and the skills and lessons are designed to spiral up through the grades, building our students into confident, well-rounded, young adults who matriculate to select middle schools in the Los Angeles area.Essential Job Responsibilities:

Financial Record keeping: Record and maintain all school financial transactions in the general ledger, including tuition, expenses, grant, maintain vendor and customer database, monitor account details and balances.

Accounts Receivable: Maintaining vendor and customer database, monitor account details and balances, ensure timely collection of student fees and other receivables.

Oversee Parent Association event Billing and Collections, such as the Spring Event, Holiday Boutique; respond to parent billing inquiries.

Billing and Collection of various school accounts including student billing & after school enrichment classes.

Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control systems for the Business Office. Carry out additional responsibilities assigned in support of the CFO.

Record and maintain all donor pledges and pledge payments received by the Development department, via live checks or ACH transactions.

Auditing and Review: Coordinate with external auditors during accounting audit and address errors in a timely manner. Assist the CFO in preparation for the annual audit; prepare audit lead schedules.

Reconcile monthly credit card statements (collect receipts and post transactions in Quickbooks); reconcile monthly bank statements.

Compliance: Adhere to federal, state reporting requirements. Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Oversee student accounting process such as billing, payment plans, financial aid.

Other duties as assigned by CFO or Administrative team or management.Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 5-10 years of experience in accounting, preferably in independent school or education sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and Quickbooks Desktop.
• Ability to analyze accounting data.
• Be able to take a basic accounting and Excel test.Job Type: Full TimePay Range: $115,000 - $130,000Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday - FridayExperience:
    • Accounting: 5-10 years (Required).
    • Microsoft Excel and Google Suite: 5-10 years (Required).
    • QuickBooks: 5-10 years (Required).
    • Accounts receivable: 5-10 years (Preferred).Work Location: In person, In office.Benefits:
      • 401(k)
      • 401(k) matching
      • Dental insurance
      • Disability insurance
      • Employee assistance program
      • Health insurance
      • Life insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Vision insurancePhysical Setting:
        • OfficeSupplemental Pay:
          • Bonus opportunities
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