Financial Accountant

Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Financial Accountant
This position offices in-person, at our Business Services offices.
ROLE SUMMARYThe Financial Accountant at Valor Christian High School is a key member of a highly skilled finance team focused on delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information that supports strategic decision-making and operational excellence across the school. As a service department, Business Services  strives to represent a servant's heart while providing the highest level of customer service to our constituents, including students, families, faculty, staff, donors, and community partners.This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the school's financial records through ownership of the monthly and annual close processes, financial reporting, account reconciliations, fund accounting, and compliance activities. The Financial Accountant serves as a trusted resource to Business Services  leadership and collaborates with departments across the school to ensure sound financial stewardship, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical and communication skills, advanced proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic educational environment. Experience in nonprofit, independent school, or mission-driven organizations is highly desirable.Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values. RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for management and leadership
• Manage key aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and financial review procedures
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, investment accounts, and other balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to finance leadership
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records and calculate monthly depreciation
• Reconcile donor-restricted funds, endowment activity, and other designated accounts with the general ledger and supporting records
• Assist with accounting and reporting related to contributions, grants, fundraising initiatives, and other nonprofit revenue streams
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and forecasts to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Coordinate audit schedules, prepare supporting documentation, and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during annual financial statement audits
• Support the annual operating and capital budgeting processes
• Monitor compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and established accounting procedures
• Maintain documentation and workpapers that support financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in partnership with departments across the school to provide financial guidance, reporting support, and training as needed
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional Business Services priorities
• Stay current on accounting standards, nonprofit accounting practices, AI advancements, and industry trends impacting independent schools and finance operations
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the school's mission and operational objectives

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions

• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work

• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives
• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins

• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
• Be a ‘culture- keeper’

• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
• Pursue professional, personal, and spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

• Director of Business Services
• CFOO
• Business Services Colleagues
• Staff
• Faculty
• Parents

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience is preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, independent school, or educational environments preferred

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Quick learner who is able to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in a growing culture
• Able to quickly and proficiently master new software applications and other technology
• Highly proficient in the use of MicrosoftOffice products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Suite

• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days
• Generous benefit contribution for employee and dependent medical insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and up to 6% employer contribution matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch