Staff Accountant

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Four-year degree in accounting/finance or similar field of study.
• Two to five years of accounting experience, preferably with some experience in non-profit accounting.
• Microsoft Office (specifically advanced skills with Excel)
• Experience with, or ability to learn, Blackbaud accounting software
• Complex problem solving and analytical skills
• Prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a demanding and fast paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare accurate reports from varied statistical information

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• There are no special vision requirements.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other: 

Normal work schedule is a minimum of 40 hours per week, full year, typically 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Occasional work nights and weekends may be required based upon the needs of the department.  Please note the schedule is subject to change based upon the needs of the School.

To Apply:  Please submit a resume and three professional references through this application.  

St. Paul's School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity.  St. Paul's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.