Accounting Clerk

  • Position Summary:
    Saint John’s School, a Toddler to 12-grade co-ed secular school, is actively seeking a dynamic and seasoned individual to join our team. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, reconciling bank accounts, and other tasks as assigned. This full-time position may require some overtime during peak periods such as month-end or year-end closing. The role demands excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
     
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 
    • A minimum of one (2) years’ experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable.
    • Efficiently manage and maintain the company’s accounting software and strongly utilize advanced Excel functions.
    • Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
    • Experience in preparing financial reports.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
    • A commitment to ongoing professional development.
    • Exemplary work ethic, a positive demeanor, adaptability, and a willingness to undertake assigned tasks.
    • Demonstrating a deep passion for and staying informed about current advancements in accounting practice.
     
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Effective ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time adequately.
    • Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle difficult situations professionally. 
    • Aptitude for numbers.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
     
    Task and Responsibilities:
    • Provide accounting and clerical support in the Business Office.
    • Processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
    • Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records.
    • Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and account reconciliations.
    • Reconcile GL accounts in a timely manner.
    • Data entry of financial transactions.
    • Preparation of financial reports and analysis.
    • Records filing (electronic and paper).
    • Other tasks as assigned.
     
    How to Apply:
     
    Interested candidates, please send a letter of interest detailing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, three references, and your Curriculum Vitae to employment@sjspr.org. Please include in the subject line “Accounting Clerk”.
     
 
 
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Saint John’s School

1454 Ashford Avenue
San Juan, P.R. 00907
Phone: 787-728-5343
info@sjspr.org
Saint John’s School is a non-profit, college preparatory, nonsectarian, coeducational day school founded in 1915. The school, located in a residential area of Condado, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has an enrollment of over 800 students from Toddler to grade twelve. Instruction is mostly in English with the exception of language courses.