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 HR@sj23.org with “Accounting Manager” in the subject line