Bookkeeper & Billing Specialist | $60k–$65k

Location: Clearwater, FL | In Office
Schedule: Standard School-Year Hours + Reduced Summer Hours
(Every other Friday & Monday off in summer + all school breaks)

Are you a detail oriented accounting professional who loves combining numbers with meaningful human connection? In this role, you’ll blend full charge bookkeeping responsibilities with family facing billing support—making you a key part of the school’s operations and community experience.

If you enjoy a warm, mission driven environment, appreciate work that truly matters, and thrive in a role where accuracy, communication, and service collide, this opportunity offers the chance to make an impact while maintaining excellent work life balance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Salary: $60k–$65k
• Exceptional benefits package, including:
• Reduced summer schedule
• All school breaks off (winter, Thanksgiving, spring break, mid-winter break)
• Competitive insurance plan (co pays only, no deductibles)
• 401(k) + match
• Tuition reimbursement up to 50%
• PTO and school aligned work life balance
• A warm, supportive school community centered around whole child development
• A mission driven environment where your work supports meaningful education
• Predictable, family friendly hours plus generous breaks and summer flexibility
• A team that values collaboration, professionalism, and positive energy
• Opportunity to blend analytical accounting work with people focused interactions

Responsibilities:

• Perform full charge bookkeeping, including journal entries, debits/credits, and monthly bank reconciliations
•  Manage student billing, tuition accounts, and family communications related to billing issues
• Provide thoughtful, customer service oriented support to parents and guardians
• Assist with front desk coverage approximately once per week, offering a calm, friendly presence to students and families
• Support accounting processes, reporting, and reconciliations throughout the school year
• Maintain accurate financial records using Veracross (experience helpful but not required)
• Apply analytical thinking to problem solving in a dynamic, non black and white environment
• Partner with internal staff to ensure smooth operations across the business office and school community

Ideal Profile:

• Experience as a full charge bookkeeper with strong understanding of debits/credits
• Comfortable posting journal entries, managing reconciliations, and supporting accounting operations
• Customer service mindset — able to communicate professionally, warmly, and patiently
• Associate degree preferred; candidates without a degree must have strong relevant experience
• Experience in Veracross a plus, but not required
• Analytical thinker who can navigate gray areas and think critically
• Friendly, professional demeanor suitable for interacting with parents, students, and staff
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative school environment where personality and interpersonal skills matter