Business Office Associate

Houston Christian High School (HCHS) is accepting applications for the position of Business Office Associate. The Business Office Associate oversees payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable under the direction of the Director of Business Affairs. This position requires self-motivation, strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and manage their time well amid questions and interruptions.  The Business Office Associate supports the Business Office team, working in collaboration with all administrators, staff,  and faculty.  This is a full-time and exempt position. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word) and google applications.
• 2 years experience in Payroll/Benefits desired.
• Experience with Blackbaud Accounting Systems for Nonprofits beneficial.
• Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while meeting operational deadlines, and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Able to set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and perform job duties with minimum supervision.
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, initiative and ethical conduct.
• Flexibility, sense of humor, and willingness to assist with administrative tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and display sound judgment and sensitivity in difficult conversations regarding tuition and financial aid.
• Able to implement policy and procedures.
• Attend professional development and training workshops to maintain current knowledge of applicable governmental regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.
• Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School.
• Contribution to the life of the school outside of regular duties is expected.
• Represent the school in a positive light and be a strong spokesperson for the school.

Application information:

Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the Staff philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Employment page at www.houstonchristian.org.  Résumés are not reviewed without the complete HC application.

While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours.

About Houston Christian High School

Houston Christian High School engages students to become impactful leaders through an empowering, dynamic education within a spiritual worldview. MISSION STATEMENT Houston Christian High School is a college preparatory school dedicated to the highest academic standards for the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. VISION STATEMENT Inspiring young people to lead: uniting faith, intellect, and gifts to reach their greatest promise. DIVERSITY STATEMENT Houston Christian values, cultivates, and celebrates cultural, ethnic, religious, and academic diversity and is committed to strengthening the students' vision of honor, community, heritage, and scholarship through classroom experiences, curricular programs, and leadership initiatives. This Organization practices Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate on the ground of race, color sex, age, disability, or national origin in the hiring, retention, or promotion of employees; nor in determining their rank, or the compensation or fringe benefits paid them.

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