Posted on 29th October, 2024
Helena River Steiner School is a small school located across two campuses - a Kindergarten campus located in Midland and a Class 1 - 7 campus in Hazelmere. The School is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to join our team on part-time basis (0.6FTE or 3 days per week). This position can include some work from home time if required.
**Position Requirements & Responsibilities**:
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
**Accounts Payable**:
- Obtain approval of the invoices
- Enter invoices in Xero and match with the relevant documentation
- Prepare weekly payment schedule and ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies
**Accounts Receivable**:
- Assisting in annual fee schedules
- Generate and send fee statements to parents through School Pro
- Track and record customer payments
- Follow up on overdue payments and send reminders
- Set up payment plans for collections of dues
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies
**Other duties**:
- Payroll Coordinator - Preparation of timesheets for Fortnightly Payroll processing
- Obtain and enter payroll details in Xero for new staff
- Bank accounts and General Ledger reconciliations
- Maintain financial files and records
- Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
- Filing /Archiving,
- Any other duties as required from time to time.
**Essential Knowledge & Skills**
- Degree, Diploma or Certifications in accounting/bookkeeping
- Experience using School Pro & Xero or similar,
- Positive understanding of accounting principles including accrual accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, general ledger journals, BAS statements
- Experience within the education sector is desirable
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Excel & Word
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team,
**Required**:
- Education Department Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)or prepared to obtain one,
- Current and valid Working with Children Card or prepared to obtain one
APPLICATION
- SCHOOL:
- Helena River Steiner School- CLOSING DATE:
- 8 November 2024- CONTACT:
- Rensché DiggedenEMAIL