ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE - DEVELOPMENT

Christchurch School is a co‑ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9‑12. Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125‑acre waterfront campus on the Rappahannock River in Virginia. Christchurch’s mission is to serve and guide each student in achieving personal excellence in academics and character, preparing them for meaningful lives as engaged citizens and community leaders.

Position Overview

Christchurch School seeks a disciplined, results‑oriented Accounting Associate – Foundation to join its dynamic Business Office team. The School requires a detail‑oriented professional who can productively engage a diverse team of co‑workers, students, and parents. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid and fast‑changing environment. The Accounting Associate – Development reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and must have the right to work in the United States; Christchurch School will not sponsor work visas. The position is currently open and the successful applicant can begin immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial tracking of donations to the Christchurch School Foundation in liaison with the Development Office.
• Coordinate with the Development Office to ensure that the Foundation’s financial accounting reconciles with the Development Office’s records.
• Manage the School’s “Pool” accounts with CSDV and ensure that the School’s and CSDV’s records reconcile.
• Continually update the School’s General Operating Fund (GOF) Cash Spreadsheet to maintain a forward‑looking view of the School’s cash position and cash needs.
• Make deposits of donated funds.
• Ensure the maintenance of adequate deposit account balances, including at our bondholder banks sufficient to ensure smooth payments of principal and interest.
• Reconciliation of assigned general ledger and bank accounts.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3–5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Punctual, reliable, and flexible.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to ensure an outstanding level of accuracy in the financial records.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities and competing demands, while adapting to frequent and unexpected changes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, judgement, and especially confidentiality.
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude, a staunch customer‑service mindset, and the ability to navigate and resolve conflicts cheerfully and seamlessly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experienced and skilled in the use of accounting software. Blackbaud NXT experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with Fund Accounting is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The School is an equal‑opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a working environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Conditional Offers

An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.

Compensation and Benefits

Christchurch School offers a highly competitive compensation package with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, professional development, and networking opportunities. This is a full‑time non‑exempt position. Hours of Work Monday through Friday from 8:00‑5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Please submit a resume, compensation expectations, and a cover letter to Christopher B. Werner, Chief Financial Officer, at cwerner@christchurchschool.org.

49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, Virginia 23031804.758.2306