Job Description

St. Thomas the Apostle is seeking a school bookkeeper (part-time), beginning the 2026-2027 school year, for our classical Catholic parochial PreK-12 school. Must be a practicing, committed Catholic motivated to serve the school’s distinct mission. This role answers directly to the school headmaster and coordinates work with the parish business manager. The position requires taking responsibility for a variety of accounting and logistical tasks for the smooth financial functioning of the school. Some flexibility on hours and remote/in-person arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and uphold the Catholic Faith as it has been handed on, being a role model of Christian love, faith, and virtue. Relate to students by loving them with the love of Christ, encouraging them to develop their own relationship with God, and challenging them to love others as Christ does.
• Under the direction of the headmaster, handle accounting matters with efficiency, organization, and attention to detail, including, but not limited to managing incoming online payments, tuition, and financial aid via FACTS, making and tracking school purchases, including school lunch ordering, process donations and follow-up, help organize financials for fundraising events, and communicate with families to support the fulfillment of financial obligations.
• Interact lovingly and in a welcoming way all members of the school and parish community; be a “face” for the school.
• Communicate clearly and with sensitivity with members of the school community.
• Support teachers and administration to help the overall flourishing of the school, showing flexibility, dependability, and independent initiative.
• Serve as an advocate for St. Thomas School and Classical Education by assisting in advancing classical Catholic education among the faculty and parent community.

Qualifications:

• Exemplify and articulate a life of faith in Jesus Christ and full adherence to the Catholic Church.
• Be passionate about integrating the Catholic Faith with all aspects of the school’s life.
• Agree with the classical Catholic educational philosophy of St. Thomas School, demonstrate initiative in improving classical educational methods, and possess a desire to develop intellectually and spiritually.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree, with preference for those with prior bookkeeping or accounting experience.

Submit Letter of Introduction & Interest with Resume to: Mr. Michael Sauter, [email protected]

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