Rothesay Netherwood School (1877) is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for Grades 6 to 12 that offers innovative, world-class learning experiences in a safe and caring school community. Located in Rothesay, New Brunswick, we challenge students to be active, compassionate leaders with a global perspective and the determination to make a difference. The school provides an extensive athletic, arts, leadership, and community service program, RNS Outdoors excursions and daily participation in sports. We are an IB World School and a member of Round Square. While many of our students are Atlantic Canadian, we also have a broad spectrum of students from around the world. More information about our school can be found at www.rns.cc.

Overview

The Accounts Receivable/Bookkeeper is an important part of RNS. The incumbent is an organized, task-oriented accounting specialist who works collaboratively with others and is responsible for managing financial records, overseeing accounts receivables and payables, and ensuring accurate financial transactions across varied properties and systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and payroll information
• Accurate preparation of financial reports on a regular and timely basis
• Prepare bank reconciliation and arrears management
• Collaborate with other departments
• Collect, sort and record invoices and inspect for accuracy
• Online payments and regular cheque runs
• Reconciliation of cheques and invoices
• Verify and process employee expenses and vendor accounts
• Month-end reporting
• Ensure all books of accounts, records and statements are up to date and available to the auditor when requested
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and tact in all aspects of the role
• Assist in preparation of annual audits as directed by the auditors
• Excellent customer service skills
• Respond to correspondence from members and stakeholders
• Ensure operations are running smoothly
• Attend meetings as required
• Reception relief as required

Qualifications

• Post-secondary in administration, accounting or related field, or combination of work experience and education
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Experienced with Sage 300 ERP or another accounting software program, would be an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently within provided timelines
• Proficient with accounting software, MS Office Suite, including Excel
• Creative, thoughtful and positive team player
• Possess a welcoming and friendly manner both in person and on the phone
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors to the school
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact in a professional manner
• High-level of organizational and time management skills and able to multitask in a high traffic reception/lobby area working environment
• Demonstrate punctuality, timeliness and a strong work ethic

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter as one file in .PDF format to: [email protected]. Interviews will commence immediately with strongly qualified applicants. As a condition of employment, the successful candidates must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Report.

Rothesay Netherwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to a fair hiring process, free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"We're continuing to create a culture of inclusion, increasing representation across our community, and holding ourselves accountable at every level. Belonging takes all of us."