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Careers

As with all openings, James River seeks candidates who will enrich a diverse and inclusive community and support a joyful yet challenging educational program designed to address the needs of the “whole person.” For that reason, successful candidates display clear cultural competence, promise to contribute significantly to the school community beyond their office or classroom, and support James River’s mission and values.

James River Day School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-ed, kindergarten through eighth-grade day school with an average class size of 14. More than 50% of our faculty have advanced degrees. Please explore our website for further information about James River Day School.
 
To apply for any positions listed below, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three references to the attention of the Head of School via an email sent to [email protected].
Available Positions
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The Business Manager manages the daily financial operations of the Business Office. She/he will be expected to have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service.  She/he should be a self-starter, problem solver, team player, and an effective communicator who embodies the School’s core values. She/he must be detail-oriented while still able to see the big picture. 
 
Essential Functions
  • General bookkeeping duties, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monthly journal entries.
  • Human resources duties include onboarding new employees and coordinating benefits services and paid leave.
  • Oversee tuition invoicing, other student billing, and collections through the FACTS tuition management system.
  • Coordinate the annual audit and work closely with auditors to provide all materials and documentation as requested.
 
Other Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for the bank and quarterly financial statements for management review and presentation to the Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
  • Serves as a member of the Tuition Assistance Committee. The Tuition Assistance Committee reviews all financial aid applications to determine eligibility for aid to families based on financial need.
  • Close collaboration with the AHOS- Finance & Operations, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Director of the Children’s Center, and the Director of Development on reconciliation and financial reporting.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations.
 
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
  • Previous experience in a non-profit organization, preferably in an independent school
  • QuickBooks expertise required
  • Experience with FACTS Tuition Management invoicing is a plus
  • Human Resource experience is preferable
  • Organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with community partners and vendors
 
Status: Exempt
Contract: Twelve-Month
Reports to: Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations