Accounting/Data Entry Specialist

An independent school is seeking a Part‑Time Accounting & Data Entry Assistant to support the Finance and IT teams during a system conversion and preparation for the new school year. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience who enjoys data entry, organization, and learning new systems, and who is comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, small‑team environment. The position will start onsite Monday through Thursday and may become hybrid once training is complete and responsibilities are well established.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Entry & Accounting Support
• Perform high‑volume data entry related to accounting and system conversion tasks
• Support general ledger cleanup and validation during accounting system transition
• Assist with setting up student billing and online bill‑pay records
• Enter, reconcile, and verify financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support reporting and basic financial tracking as needed
• IT & School‑Year Readiness Support
• Assist the IT team with setting up Chromebooks and related technology for the upcoming school year
• Help organize and validate user and system data tied to new technology deployments
• General Support
• Maintain organized records and documentation
• Assist the Finance team with administrative and system‑related tasks as needed
• Learn and navigate school accounting and student information systems

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with spreadsheets
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts (GL, billing, reporting)
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Experience with Veracross or Blackbaud is a strong plus, but not required
• Comfortable working part‑time with flexible hours
• Strong organizational skills and a positive, eager‑to‑learn attitude

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.