Employment

The Bishop's School offers competitive compensation including a full benefits package and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please see below for open positions at The Bishop's School.

Faculty

History Teacher

Position: History Teacher
Department: Academics/ History
Reports to: Division Head(s)
Status: Full-time; Exempt

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.

Summary Description: The Bishop’s School seeks an engaging, collaborative, dynamic, and learner-centered history teacher (Grades 9-12) beginning August 2022. The department seeks candidates enthusiastic about working on and with teams rather than in silos, developing writing and research-based curriculum and skills, and analyzing the scope and sequence of the School’s history and social sciences curriculum. The ideal candidate will have the ability and flexibility to teach a range of courses based on departmental needs, including world and U.S. history, as well as an interest in developing and teaching upper-level electives in government and/or economics. Interest and experience in coaching co-curricular programs such as Mock Trial and Model United Nations would also be considered an asset. In addition to teaching, faculty serve as an advisor to students and offer daily office hours.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in history or a related field is required; a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is expected. Interest in supporting current co-curricular programs and professional learning communities is also highly desirable.

Desired Skills and Abilities

An unequivocal passion for working with adolescents and supporting them in all facets of their lives;
Demonstrated commitment and competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Eagerness to collaborate with other department members in creating meaningful, relevant, learner-centered classroom experiences;
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community;
Strong work ethic, time management, verbal, written language, and interpersonal skills;
Irrespective of one’s own religious orientation, ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition

The Bishop's School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter or 1-2 minute video introduction, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and contact information for five professional references (including name, phone number, and email address) to resumes@bishops.com.

Mathematics Teacher

Position Title: Mathematics Teacher

Department: Faculty

Reports to: Division Head(s)

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Summary Description

The Bishop’s School seeks an engaging, collaborative, dynamic and learner-centered mathematics teacher for grades 7-12, beginning August 1, 2022. The Bishop’s School promotes an integrated, student-centered approach to mathematics education that utilizes collaborative problem sets to build applied mathematical skills. The goals of this approach are to foster curiosity, encourage active student engagement and collaboration in the classroom, and direct students to take ownership of their learning.

The department seeks candidates enthusiastic about working on and with teams, integrating technology into instruction, and developing highly-engaging approaches to the problem-solving pedagogical approach of the school. In addition to teaching mathematics, faculty responsibilities include serving as an advisor to students. Candidates with expertise in design thinking, applied engineering and robotics, maker spaces, experiential curriculum, machine learning and/or interdisciplinary program design would have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the School’s Wu Tsai Center for Creative Sciences.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in mathematics or a related field is required; a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is expected. Interest in supporting current co-curricular programs and professional learning communities is also highly desirable.

Desired Skills and Abilities

An unequivocal passion for working with adolescents and supporting them in all facets of their lives.
Demonstrated commitment and competency in diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Eagerness to collaborate with other department members in creating meaningful, relevant, learner-centered classroom experiences;
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community;
Strong work ethic, time management, verbal, written language, and interpersonal skills;
Irrespective of own religious orientation, ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition.

For more information about The Bishop’s School, please visit www.bishops.com. Candidates may also learn more about the School’s recent Strategic Plan here.

Mathematics Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Position Title: Mathematics Teacher (Leave Replacement)
Department: Faculty
Reports to: Head of School or designee
Status: Full-time; Exempt from August 10, 2022 until October 7, 2022

Summary Description:

The Bishop’s School seeks a long-term substitute teacher of mathematics to begin August 10, 2022 and conclude October 7, 2022. Currently, the teaching assignments include one Core Math 5 course, two Math 5 courses and one Math 5E course. The department seeks candidates enthusiastic about working on and with teams, integrating technology into instruction and developing highly-engaging approaches to the problem-solving pedagogical approach of the school. In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include extended-day office hours for additional student support.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required. Teaching and classroom experience facilitating and promoting mathematical discussion and exploration is highly desirable.

Desired Skills and Abilities

An unequivocal passion for working with adolescents and supporting them in all facets of their lives.
Demonstrated commitment to competency in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Eagerness to collaborate with other department members in creating meaningful, relevant, learner-centered classroom experiences.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.
Strong work ethic, time management, verbal, written language, and interpersonal skills.
Irrespective of own religious orientation, ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a résumé and contact information for three professional references (including name, phone number, and email address) to brian.ogden@bishops.com.

Staff

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Position: Alumni Relations Coordinator
Department: Advancement
Reports to: Director of Alumni Relations
Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Bishop’s Alumni Relations Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of engagement opportunities and programming. The coordinator’s strategic objective is to build and strengthen relationships. This position works to acknowledge, steward and encourage involvement and increase participation within the Bishop’s alumni and campus communities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of one to two years of experience in alumni relations, advancement or a related field. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. Professional attire and presentation are required. Direct experience in volunteer management is preferred. Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other constituent and fundraising databases strongly preferred. Experience in a non-profit institution is a plus. Must be available for evening and weekend meetings and events. Travel to local and regional events is expected.

Skills & Abilities:

Dedicated work ethic: proactive, responsible, reliable and attentive to deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
A motivated, highly-organized, and self-directed individual who can effectively multitask and handle a variety of matters independently in a professional, trustworthy and mature manner with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate judgment.
Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in daily dealings with hyper-sensitive constituent information.
Ability to actively collaborate with all School constituencies.
Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and a willingness to become proficient in new programs, learning management systems, collaboration and productivity apps as needed.
Working knowledge of specialized software and online programs (i.e., Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackbaud-Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact and social networks).
Embrace the special needs and requirements associated with an academic calendar and schedule, which may necessitate fluctuations in workdays and hours.
Strong advocate of the School’s mission and School values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, intellect, excellence and justice.
Design skills for creating content and editing videos, marketing materials and posting on all social media outlets and in Alumni Newsletters.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:

Alumni Relations Functions:

Assist with and coordinate the planning and execution of alumni office and alumni association events and programs.
Provide event and program logistical assistance included but not limited to: registration; mailings; ordering materials; reviewing and assisting with expense tracking.
Responsible for alumni event correspondence and alumni data collection.
Work with campus event scheduler and campus leadership to ensure event protocols and policies are followed.
Attend alumni relations and alumni association, advancement, parents’ association and other School events.
Research and coordinate event venues and secure site visits (in person or virtually) for local and regional programming.
Collect and prepare event and program statistics and analysis for benchmarking.
Communicate with donors, trustees, alumni, parents, students, faculty, campus administration and staff regarding alumni relations matters as requested by the chief advancement officer and director of alumni relations.
Responsible for creating digital media (graphics and video) to post on social media platforms and in alumni newsletters.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders and constituencies.
Represent Bishop’s with alumni and at professional organizations or associations, and serve on committees as required.
Actively participate and assist with the preparation of Bishop’s Alumni Association Board meetings
Assist director of alumni relations with Bishop’s Student Alumni Club.
Responsible for creation and distribution of the electronic alumni newsletter, events newsletter and special events marketing.
Work with alumni association board committee chairs and co-chairs regarding the implementation of programs and events.
Provide administrative support to the advancement office.

Stewardship Functions:

Produce, schedule and execute monthly e-birthday messages and e-holiday cards.
Coordinate the purchase of acknowledgment gifts for volunteers, campus guests, alumni, alumni presenters, panelists and donors.
Greet and welcome campus visitors and guests, providing campus tours when requested.
Responsible for the post-event distribution of e-thank you cards, event surveys, class photos and social media posts.

General

Uphold the School’s Core Values.
Demonstrate professionalism, tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.

The position is open until filled. To apply, interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter and three professional references to careers@bishops.com.

Athletics Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Summary Description:

Reporting to Bishop’s Director of Athletics, the administrative assistant is a member of the athletics department. The role is responsible for supporting the athletics department with administrative duties, ensuring smooth running of the entire department. The role also entails collaboration with the Bishop’s coaching staff and other internal and external constituencies ensuring seamless operation of the Athletics Program at the Bishop’s School. The position ensures a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the Administrative Officers. Attendance at evening, weekend events, and programs.

Qualifications:

Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years of experience gained through increasingly responsible experience in office administration. Familiarity with school athletics programs strongly preferred. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Familiarity with architectural, engineering or construction projects is a plus. Attendance at occasional evenings, weekend events, and programs.

Skills & Abilities:

Dedicated work ethic: proactive, responsible, reliable and attentive to deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Motivated, highly organized, and a self-directed individual who can effectively multitask and handle a variety of matters independently in a professional, trustworthy and mature manner with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate judgment.
Ability to actively collaborate with all School constituencies.
Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and a willingness to become proficient in new programs, learning management systems, collaboration and productivity apps as needed.
Embrace the special needs and requirements associated with an academic calendar and schedule which may necessitate fluctuations in workdays and hours.
Strong advocate of the School’s mission and school values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, intellect, excellence and justice.
Proactively support the athletics department and anticipate the needs of all constituencies.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:

Manage all aspects of athletic clearances, CIF Home Campus and rosters.
Arbiter sports schedules before each athletic season by the stipulated deadlines.
Create, post, and disseminate current weekly and next week newsletters accordingly.
Actively participate and attend weekly meetings with key partners (e.g. campus event coordinator, security, maintenance, etc.).
Work with the School’s registrar and submit GPA records to CIF each season in a timely fashion.
Work closely with the director of transportation and other assigned partners on campus to coordinate transportation for larger teams based on priority, schedules, distance, etc., and work with external partners to ensure transportation if internal bus availability is not possible.
Ensure clearance of coaches for driving athletics vans with the assistance of the director of transportation.
Work closely with the assistant director of athletics determining dismissal and travel times for away games.
Ensure timely communication to coaches reminding them of the end of season events.
Support the department with clerical and administrative duties as assigned.
Keep supplies stocked for the department.
Process check requests and closely collaborates with the business office in a timely fashion.
Support the School and department with selling tickets at sporting events as needed.
Manage and approve timecards for coaches without delay for timely processing of payroll.
Work closely with HR and payroll to ensure proper onboarding and offboarding of coaching staff.
Perform other duties as directed by the director of athletics.

General

Uphold the School’s core values.
Demonstrate professionalism, tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Located in a professional office environment. This position requires working at a keyboard and remaining stationary for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of arms, hands and fingers. The employee needs to occasionally move about the building, and position self to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position must have close visual acuity to perform tasks safely. The employee may frequently need to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

The position requires the employee must remain professional and composed under pressure resulting from a multitude of duties and situations which must be handled simultaneously. The employee must maintain control in deadline situations, be quick to think and respond with appropriate judgment.

The position is open until filled. To apply, interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter and three professional references to careers@bishops.com.

Bus Driver

Director of Major & Principal Gifts

Position: Director of Major & Principal Gifts
Department: Advancement
Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer
Status: Full-time; Exempt

Summary Description:

Bishop’s Director of Major & Principal Gifts works closely with Bishop’s Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and peer directors to implement the fundraising strategy for the advancement program, including future campaigns. The position reports directly to the chief advancement Officer, works closely with School leadership on fundraising initiatives, and is a member of advancement’s director-level leadership team. The position proactively provides comprehensive support and resources regarding department goals, functions and programs. Includes attendance at evening and weekend events, meetings and programs and travel to donor and alumni local and regional events.

Qualifications:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree, five (5) or more years of experience in advancement work and at least two (2) years of experience in major gift work or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Abilities:

Dedicated work ethic - proactive, responsible, reliable and attentive to deadlines.
Experience in conducting campaigns and demonstrated success in securing top-level gifts.
Motivated, highly organized, and a self-directed individual who can effectively multitask and handle a variety of matters independently in a professional, trustworthy and mature manner with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate judgment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker.
Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in daily dealings with hyper-sensitive constituent information.
Ability to actively collaborate with all School constituencies and team members.
Intermediate to high proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and willingness to become proficient in new programs, learning management systems, collaboration and productivity apps as needed.
Working knowledge of specialized software and online programs (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Blackbaud-Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact and social networking programs).
Extensive knowledge of specialized prospect research and wealth screening programs
Embrace the special needs and requirements associated with an academic calendar and schedule which may necessitate fluctuations in workdays and hours.
Strong advocate of the School’s mission and school values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, intellect, excellence and justice.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:

Draft and implement a major and principal gift plan that sets realistic goals for supporting institutional priorities.
In collaboration with the chief advancement officer, plan for capital and major gift initiatives including budget and timetable.
Design cultivation and stewardship strategies for major and principal donors with special attention to those from previous campaigns and prospective donors for future campaigns.
With support from advancement operations staff, develop and implement a prospect management system.
Manage a personal portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects and donors.
Work with the CAO and Board Advancement Committee to implement each year’s giving programs and develop goals and objectives for the following year.
In partnership with the CAO, develop a plan to broaden and deepen the culture of philanthropy at The Bishop’s School.
Identify, recruit, and train a major and principal giving committee to assist with fundraising efforts.
Coordinate staff efforts in identifying prospects, making solicitations and enhancing team members’ knowledge of planned giving vehicles.
Assist other members in the office, as needed, for solicitations, special events and deadlines.

General

Uphold the School’s Core Values.
Demonstrate professionalism, tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The position is open until filled. To apply, interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter and three professional references to careers@bishops.com.

Maintenance Team Member

The Bishop’s School seeks to employ an experienced maintenance team member who will operate as part of a team in completing maintenance-related tasks to maintain campus physical facilities.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for daily, weekly and monthly tasks to maintain campus physical facilities including repairs and renovation of buildings, grounds, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, as well as responding to emergencies and urgencies, and maintaining the campus in a clean and tidy condition.

This position is also responsible for providing assistance and supervision for janitorial and housekeeping personnel and overseeing outside contractors as needed, as well as assisting with events setup, support and teardown including but not limited to audio-visual equipment.

The regularly-scheduled hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with full benefits. The position reports to the Facilities Team Manager and Director of Facilities.

Essential Functions:

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance procedures on campus buildings, grounds, equipment and systems, as assigned, to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Inspect drives, motors and belts, check fluid levels, flush drain lines, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, per checklists.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
Assemble, install, or repair basic wiring including computer cabling, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing including pipe cutting, pump repair and pipe sweating, machinery, and equipment including audio visual.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Repair plaster and drywall, paint interior and exterior surfaces, and assist with other renovation or remodeling work including basic carpentry.
Install, repair or replace doors, door locks, faucets, and window coverings.
May perform pool maintenance, as instructed by the Facilities Team Manager, including changing light bulbs, calibrating water analyzer, testing water sample, and adding chemicals as needed for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and health requirements.
Assist with setting up and removing chairs, tables, bleachers, stages, as well as audio visual equipment setup, support and teardown for various campus events including evenings and Saturdays.
Respond to all work orders and requests in a timely manner, and update records of all service requests, periodic maintenance and checklists in work order system.
Perform all duties in a safe manner, whether working alone, in a team or around others, in accordance with the School’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Identify and inform Facilities Team Manager and/or Director of Facilities of any potential safety hazards on School properties.
Monitor campus spaces to identify areas needing repair/maintenance and report all issues and challenges to Facilities Team Manager and/or appropriate management personnel, suggest potential resolutions, and provide assistance as appropriate.
Oversee outside contractors while on campus as directed.
Provide supervision of janitorial and housekeeping personnel as needed and assist when necessary to ensure that the campus is maintained in a clean and neat condition.
Attend weekly team meetings to review upcoming calendar and attend school functions as needed and/or as directed by the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the facilities team Manager, campus scheduler and director of facilities.

Position Qualifications:

The successful candidate will exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of safe work practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment including general knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC and basic building maintenance and remodeling work experience.
Knowledge of pool maintenance/calibration a plus.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to proficiently utilize various hand and power tools, including but not limited to voltmeter, multimeter, power washer, grinder, welding torch, table saw and drill press, in performing assigned diversified maintenance tasks in a safe and effective manner.
Operate sprayers related to sanitizing and disinfecting areas on campus. N95 mask may be required. Training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to be provided by the School.
General computer literacy including but not limited to programs such as scheduling and other job-related software, emails and internet use.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, diagrams, instructions, and work orders and requests.
Ability to effectively troubleshoot electrical, plumbing and other facilities issues, and repair or assist in performing repairs as directed.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Strong work ethic and integrity; proactive, responsible, reliable, prompt and attentive to detail.
Ability to utilize sound judgment in analyzing facilities issues and determining appropriate solutions, including escalating issues to the appropriate personnel when necessary.
Ability to manage time effectively to complete assigned tasks within allotted time and minimal supervision.
Ability to cooperatively work with other team members as well as independently.
Receptive to constructive feedback and direction.
Ability to courteously interact with all school constituencies.
Ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition irrespective of own religious orientation.
Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule, which may require fluctuations in workdays and hours including evenings and weekends, as well as availability in responding to campus emergencies as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to stand, stoop, lift arms overhead, push, pull and crouch for extended periods of time, and use various ladders of up to 20 feet in height and utilize a motorized lift in partnership with at least one other coworker, as required to complete assigned tasks; to individually push, pull, lift, or lift and carry, items weighing up to and including 50 pounds, with or without carrying handles, in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate safety training provided by The Bishop’s School.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Apply Now:

Introduce yourself by sending us a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position. Please attach a cover letter and resume with the application. To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to careers@bishops.com.

This position is open until filled.

Senior Accountant & Payroll Specialist

Position: Senior Accountant & Payroll Specialist
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller and Director of Human Resources
Status: Full-time; Exempt

Summary Description:

This position has two areas of responsibility: accounting and to manage and process payroll functions. Accounting functions include analyzing and reconciliations related to the general ledger. Payroll functions include data processing, accounting and reconciliation analysis. This position works in close collaboration with Bishop’s Human Resources and executes payroll in compliance with internal payroll policies, school policies, plan documents and labor, tax and wage laws.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is a plus. Minimum of five years of experience gained through increasingly responsible positions in accounting, with at least three years of experience in payroll processing. Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is required. Experience in accounts payable preferred. Spanish is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

Dedicated work ethic: proactive, responsible, reliable and attentive to deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Motivated, highly organized, and a self-directed individual who can effectively multitask and handle a variety of matters independently in a professional, trustworthy and mature manner with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate judgment
Ability to actively collaborate with all School constituencies
Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Intermediate knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow
Embrace the special needs and requirements associated with an academic calendar and schedule which may necessitate fluctuations in workdays and hours
Strong advocate of the School’s mission and school values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, intellect, excellence and justice
Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality. Must understand confidentiality of relevant information in accordance with school policies, as well as other applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Solid project management skills, with exceptional attention to timelines and details
Strong advocate of the School’s mission and school values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, intellect, excellence and justice

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:

Accounting (55%)

Maintain accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Assist in preparing the annual institutional budget.
Assist the controller in preparing for the annual financial statement audit.
Analyze and maintain payroll spreadsheets used for journal entries.
Monitor cash flow and report on cash status on a weekly basis.
Prepare and review monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Prepare monthly reconciliations of donor databases and the general ledger.
Review employee expense reports, ensuring accuracy and reasonableness.
Review check requests for proper coding and approvals.

Payroll (45%)

Administers and executes semi-monthly payroll data for an organization with 300+ employees.
Manages ADP Workforce Now payroll data.
Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports and maintains overall timely and accurate payroll operations.
Analyzes payroll records to determine payroll liabilities and resolve discrepancies.
Processes manual checks and garnishment collections.
Oversees the distribution of checks and direct deposits.
Prepare reports, review data input and output reporting for accuracy.
Prepares and reviews forms associated with federal, state and local authorities such as quarterly reporting, third party pay, W-2s, etc.
Develop ad hoc financial and operational reports as needed.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Analyzes functional errors and works with ADP and the team on resolutions and system and processes upgrades.
Works closely with Bishop’s Human Resources department.
Provide support and resolution to questions brought by School employees.

General

Uphold the School’s Core Values.
Demonstrate professionalism, tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter and three professional references to careers@bishops.com.