Accountant

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Accountant

This position offices in-person, at the Valor Christian Business Offices, located across the street from the main campus at Cherry Hills Community Church 

ROLE SUMMARY

An Accountant at Valor Christian High School is part of a highly skilled Finance team focused on providing high quality and timely internal financial statements and reports. As a service organization, Valor strives to hire individuals who display a servant’s heart while providing the highest level of customer service to constituents (internal and external). In this role, the Accountant will be responsible for all functions related to accounts payable and miscellaneous cash receipts, including invoice processing, check printing and bank deposits. The Accountant should possess basic accounting skills and excellent customer service skills.

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.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Secondary Responsibilities

• Manage 1099 process and governmental reporting
• Assist with Annual Audit requests
• Assist Valor Christian’s Finance Office during peak workloads as needed

Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate

• 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 time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities 

RELATIONSHIPS

• Director of Business Services

• CFOO

• Staff

• Faculty

• Parents

• Vendors

RESULTS

The Accountant will have helped deliver accurate and timely financial information, ensured vendor payments and incoming funds were processed efficiently, and provided responsive support to those served by the Finance team. The role will have been carried out with strong attention to detail, sound accounting practices, and a consistent service-minded approach.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Education

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

Experience

• Two to five years’ experience in a bookkeeping and/or accounting position required

Required Competencies

• Strong organizational skills

• Commitment to accuracy

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to think critically

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent customer relations and service skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

• Extensive Microsoft Excel experience

• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite software programs

• Ability to quickly and proficiently master new software applications and other technology

• Experience with business accounting software, Veracross Accounting knowledge is a plus

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

The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.

POSITION TYPE: C: Year-round schedule. 12-Month Calendar. This position offices in-person, at the Valor Christian Business Offices, located across the street from the main campus at Cherry Hills Community Church 

HOURS PER WEEK: Part-time (60%), Hourly. Non-Exempt. Not to exceed an average of 25 hours per week.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Business Services

BENEFITS:

• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal days

• 403(B) Retirement Plan with immediate vesting and employer contribution matching

• Professional development opportunities

• Three on-campus dining options for daily lunch

PAY RANGE: $25-$27/hour

START DATE: October 6, 2026