Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Staff Accountant Incarnate Word Academy

Incarnate Word Academy - Staff Accountant 

Incarnate Word Academy is a college preparatory high school that strives to challenge young women of faith to achieve their God-given potential academically, physically, spiritually, and emotionally, thereby empowering themselves and others to make a positive impact on our world.  

As a community, we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive, harmonious environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel welcomed and respected while celebrating that each person is a creation of God. The school is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Incarnate Word Academy is seeking a Staff Accountant for the 2026-27 school year to join a dedicated team of educators committed to educating young women. The Staff Accountant reports to the school’s Chief Financial Officer.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Records transactions and maintain existing accounts in CYMA accounting system

  • Performs monthly reconciliations for all accounts and entries.

  • Receive and record Accounts Receivable.  This includes working with the Blackbaud Tuition Management system.

  • Accounts Payable, review coding of vouchers, set up check runs

  • Prepare monthly journal entries in preparation for month-end closing

  • Oversee all bank deposits, in person and electronically

  • Works with Advancement to reconcile donations

  • Assist with the audit, both pre-audit preparation and external auditors in their work

  • Coordinates payroll and benefit changes and is responsible for payroll accuracy.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 2+ years of related experience, or 4+ years’ experience without such degree

  • Experience in Non Profit or Academic background preferred

  • Understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices

  • Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality

  • Strong communication, organization and time management capabilities.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and good record keeping

  • Must be highly skilled with financial and numerical data

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and especially Excel)
     

IWA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with candidate qualifications, as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) savings plan and vacation.  Four day work weeks in the summer and two weeks off at Christmas.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to humanresources@iwacademy.org .

Thank you for your interest in Incarnate Word Academy.
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