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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for catholic school system accountant in the United States is $89,782.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Catholic School System Accountant vs Catholic School Bookkeeper?

AspectCatholic School System AccountantCatholic School Bookkeeper
CredentialsTypically requires accounting certifications (e.g., CPA) and relevant experienceUsually requires basic bookkeeping skills, often no formal certification needed
Work EnvironmentWorks within school administration, handling complex financial dataPerforms daily financial record-keeping, often under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in larger schools or diocesan offices with complex financesCommon in smaller schools or as part of administrative staff

The Catholic School System Accountant generally handles comprehensive financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting, often requiring formal accounting credentials. In contrast, the Catholic School Bookkeeper focuses on daily transaction recording and basic financial tasks. Both roles are essential for school financial health but differ in scope and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Catholic School System Accountant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $89,782 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Accounting Assistant

Saint Patrick Catholic School

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Job Title: Accounting Assistant to the Director of Finance
Department: Business Office Staff
Position: Exempt/Full-Time
Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking a Full-Time (12-month) Accounting Assistant.
Overview
Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six "pillars" of education that support the whole formation of each student.
Accounting Responsibilities and Requirements
The Accounting Assistant will support the Director of Finance with financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, monthly close, and audit support.
Key Accounting Responsibilities
  • Support month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
  • Reconciling A/P, A/R, cash disbursements and vendor payment support
  • Cash receipts, deposits, and tuition payment support
  • Payroll and benefits accounting support
  • Fixed asset and prepaid expense schedule support
  • Restricted funds, donation, pledge, and development activity support
  • Annual audits and year-end documentation support
  • Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation

Accounting Experience and Qualifications
  • Experienced bookkeeper, accounting assistant, or staff accountant background
  • Strong working knowledge of basic accounting procedures, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
  • Experience preparing financial reports and supporting schedules for review by a finance leader
  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, payroll accounting support, and month-end close
  • Strong Excel and Google Sheet skills and comfort working with accounting reports, reconciliations, and schedules
  • Nonprofit, school, church, or mission-based accounting experience preferred
  • Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate, well-organized documentation
  • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and recurring deadline management
  • Professional communication skills when working with staff, families, vendors, auditors, and external advisors

Role Scope
This position is intended to assist and report to the Director of Finance. The Accounting Assistant may prepare financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules. The Director of Finance will retain final review, approval, and sign-off responsibility for the financial statements, budgets, audit reporting, and higher-level accounting judgments.
Benefits Include:
Sick, Vacation and Personal Time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
403b with up to 5% employer match
Roth IRA
Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD
Legal Resources
Fin Fit Loans

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