Financial Report Specialist

St. John XXIII College Preparatory

St. John XXIII College Preparatory, an independent, co-educational, Catholic high school located in the greater Houston suburb of Katy, Texas is accepting applications for a Financial Operations & Reporting 
Specialist's position in its Business Office, beginning October 1, 2026. This position is part-time, approximately 20-hours per week.  

Working at St. John XXIII College Preparatory requires living a prayerful, Christ-centered life as an example to the community, and a commitment to the Roman Catholic mission of the school. 

Overview: 
Responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, month/year-end closing, audit coordination, accounts receivable, internal controls, and maintaining accurate GAAP-compliant records, ensuring strong financial 
stewardship and confidentiality. 

Key Responsibilities:  
• Manage the annual budget with Principal and Finance Committee. 
• Perform month-end/year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, GAAP reporting. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis. 
• Attend and present at monthly Finance Committee meetings. 
• Coordinate the annual audit and serve as auditor liaison. 
• Oversee banking, deposits, cash controls, and cash requirements reporting. 
• Process weekly checks/ACH and quarterly sales tax. 
• Maintain internal controls, reporting procedures, and accounting records. 
• Track capital project spending and fixed assets (including depreciation). 
• Complete monthly credit card reconciliations. 
• Manage accounts receivable; support student billing. 
• Provide financial data for grant applications and reporting. 
• Recommend policy/procedure improvements. 
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and donor information. 

Skills and Abilities:  
• Strong accounting/GAAP knowledge; nonprofit experience a plus. 
• Excellent organization, analysis, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently. 
• Effective written/verbal communication. 
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook; QuickBooks preferred. 
• Professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and strong customer service. 

Qualifications:  
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance. 
• At least five years' professional experience. 
• Two or more years of full cycle accounting experience required. 
• MBA or CPA (or progress toward CPA) preferred. 
• Private education or non-profit organization experience preferred. 
• Strong computer literacy and ability to navigate online systems. 

Physical Requirements:  
• Ability to lift 20 pounds, using proper lifting techniques.  
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the campus as needed.  
• Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment.  
• Ability to read information, both in print and on a digital screen, for extended periods of time.  

General Information:  
• This position is classified as – Regular Part-time.  
• SJ23 complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.  
 

To Apply:  
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "Accounting Manager" in the subject line.