An Accountant at Valor Christian High School is a vital member of a high-performing Finance team dedicated to ensuring accurate financial operations, maintaining compliance, and delivering reliable financial information and service to internal and external stakeholders. This role oversees accounts payable and cash receipt functions, including invoice and expense report processing, coding verification, check runs, credit card compliance, and recording deposits. The Accountant serves as a primary point of contact for vendor and customer inquiries, ensuring responsive, professional service. Additional responsibilities include supporting the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, managing 1099 reporting and regulatory requirements, and assisting with annual audit requests. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset.

Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college-preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values. 

Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work 
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service 
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions 
  
  

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor’s Christian Community

• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission 
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the invoice and expense report process including verification of coding accuracy and data input
• Prepare and process regular check runs to meet payment schedules
• Maintain Valor’s credit card process by ensuring card holder compliance and accurate reporting of expenses
• Record deposits from multiple revenue streams
• Assist with monthly close process
• Serve as point of contact for vendor inquiries
• Respond to customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner
  

• Prepare month end journal entries
• Perform general ledger reconciliations
• Manage 1099 process and governmental reporting
• Assist with Annual Audit requests

• Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives

• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word

• Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins 

 Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission

• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship
• Be a ‘culture- keeper’

 Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth

• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
• Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

• Director of Business Services
• CFOO
• Finance Department Colleagues
• Staff
• Faculty
• Parents

RESULTS

An excellent Valor Christian Accountant will have executed accurate and compliant financial operations by streamlining accounts payable and cash receipt processes, ensuring timely payments, properly recorded deposits, and reliable expense tracking. Their work will have strengthened vendor and customer relationships through responsive and professional communication. Additionally, the Accountant supported efficient month-end close and audit readiness with well-prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, while maintaining regulatory compliance and improving overall financial accuracy and service quality.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other business-related area required

 Experience 

• Two to five years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping position required

• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to accuracy
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to think critically
• Positive work ethic
• Ability to work independently as well as possess solid interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relations and service skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

 Technology Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Extensive Microsoft Excel experience
• Experience with business accounting software, Veracross Accounting knowledge is a plus
• Experience with Google Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Director of Business Services

BENEFITS: 

• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch

START DATE: June 2, 2026