Accounting AssistantMaria Montessori Children's School Foundation, Inc.

Job Purpose:
An Accounting Assistant's primary role is to manage all school transactions, from receiving all forms of payments to issuance of receipts. H/She is also responsible for counting the contents of cash on hand and checks received for the day, making sure that all transactions are recorded, including withdrawals and daily expenses.
H/She is also in-charge of monitoring Accounts Receivables and provides corresponding reports needed by the Finance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Receives payment for all school related functions such as: tuition fees, enrichment and co-curricular activities, going out activities, fieldtrips/scout camping activity/ PRC fund raising/ Class fund supplies and others.
Issues official receipts / provisional receipts.
Accomplishes appropriate bank deposit slips for cash received during the day and arranges for deposit the following working day.
Turnover daily cash and check collections to Finance Manager and to be noted by School President.
Handles selling of school supplies and merchandise.
Issuance of provisional receipt for school supplies collection and provides monthly summary report.
Maintains reports of all transactions related to billing and collections.
Prepares individual ledger of student's tuition accounts for Plan A, B, C, & D.
Monitors unpaid Accounts and updates Finance Manager on a monthly basis.
Provides Schedules of Fees to families requesting including computations for the assessed amount.
Skills/Abilities:
College graduate of any business course
Familiar with electronic equipment such as cash register or similar
Friendly and positive attitude
Excellent customer service
Excellent communication skills
Good time management skills
Ability to make change
Basic math skills
Attention to detail
Time management skills and ability to work to strict deadlines.
A strong work ethic with the drive to meet and surpass expectations.
A collaborative approach to team management and workplace culture
May perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
Willing to learn Montessori principles and pedagogy.