Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Campus

About Akiba Yavneh Academy

Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) is a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving students from Early Childhood through 12th grade. We are a mission-driven community committed to educational excellence, Jewish values, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

Akiba Yavneh Academy is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our Business Office. This role has primary responsibility for monthly financial reporting and plays a key role in accounts receivable and tuition management. The Staff Accountant will also work closely with administrative staff who manage payroll and accounts payable to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial information across the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, structure, and working in a collaborative school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Financial Reporting (Primary Responsibility)

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and internal management reports

• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Analyze and explain variances to budget and prior periods

• Ensure financial data integrity and adherence to internal controls
  
  

Accounts Receivable & Tuition Management

• Oversee accounts receivable with a focus on tuition billing, collections, and reconciliations

• Partner with admissions and business office staff to ensure accurate tuition setup and adjustments

• Monitor outstanding balances and support appropriate follow-up with families

• Reconcile tuition and A/R accounts regularly
  
  

Collaboration & Financial Support

• Collaborate with administrative staff responsible for payroll and accounts payable (without direct processing responsibility)

• Review payroll- and A/P-related reports for proper posting to the general ledger

• Support year-end close, audits, and financial compliance activities
  
  

General Accounting & Process Improvement

• Maintain organized financial records and documentation

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting

• Provide additional accounting support to the Business Office as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 2+ years of accounting experience

• Demonstrated experience preparing monthly financial reports

• Strong understanding of general ledger and accounts receivable accounting

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with non-financial stakeholder

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment

• Familiarity with tuition management or student information systems

• Advanced Excel skills

Why Join AYA

• Mission-driven, values-based school community

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Opportunity for ownership and impact within the Business Office

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Campus

About Akiba Yavneh Academy

Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) is a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving students from Early Childhood through 12th grade. We are a mission-driven community dedicated to educational excellence, Jewish values, and continuous improvement. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to making a meaningful impact on students and families alike.

Position Overview

Akiba Yavneh Academy is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll & Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Business Office. This role carries primary responsibility for processing payroll, managing accounts payable, and ensuring accurate financial postings. The Payroll & A/P Clerk will also collaborate with colleagues who manage monthly reporting and accounts receivable to maintain complete and accurate financial information across the school.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys structure, precision, and working in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Reconcile payroll accounts to the general ledger

• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and audits

Accounts Payable Management (Primary Responsibility)

• Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements accurately and timely

• Reconcile A/P accounts regularly and maintain proper documentation

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies

• Support vendor management and resolve any invoice or payment discrepancies
  
  

Collaboration & Financial Support

• Work closely with Staff Accountant(s) responsible for monthly reporting and accounts receivable

• Review general ledger postings to ensure proper allocation of payroll and A/P expenses

• Support year-end close, audits, and financial compliance activities

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and A/P processes for efficiency and accuracy
  
  

General Accounting & Process Improvement

• Maintain organized records and documentation for payroll and accounts payable

• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting or analysis as needed

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in the Business Office
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 2+ years of payroll and/or accounts payable experience

• Strong understanding of payroll processing, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment

• Familiarity with payroll and tuition/student information systems

• Advanced Excel skills

Why Join AYA

• Mission-driven, values-based school community

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Opportunity for ownership and impact within the Business Office

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic Jewish educator, grounded in educational best practices, who seeks to form deep and meaningful relationships with students that inspire leadership and growth. The school seeks candidates with an understanding and appreciation of the value of positive Judaism, a student-centered learning environment and a strong centrist orthodox religious Zionist background with a desire to integrate into a dynamic community.  Semikha or graduate degree are strongly preferred.

Are you the type of Jewish Educator who sees yourself as having:

• A desire and ability to develop deep relationships with teenagers;

• Authentic commitment to the values and mission of AYA and Modern Orthodoxy;

• An ability to foster a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration;

• A passion to always deliver dynamic lessons and meaningful conversations with students.

The position is a great fit if you are:

• Grounded in educational best practices with the ability to create an engaging learning environment that raises the bar for soulful and intellectually rigorous MO Jewish education;

• Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing;

• Self-reflective, entrepreneurial, and deeply committed to professional growth;

• Deeply committed to Israel and Israel education as a foundation of Jewish identity and living engaged Modern Orthodox life. 

Responsibilities

• Teach Judaic courses full time;

• Participate in school wide events and experiences such as student orientation, Shabbatonim, Purim/Chodesh Adar, Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut, Lag Baomer, Yom Yerushalayim, Shabbat dinners and onegs;

• Mentor student-leaders and support their personal, intellectual and spiritual development;

• Collaborate with Judaic Studies faculty to develop standards and curricula for the department;

• Provide skillful classroom management practices (routines and procedures) to ensure an orderly, positive and productive learning environment.

• Design and implement appropriate instruction to facilitate learning and growth;

• Use formative and summative assessments to analyze students strengths and needs and document student progress;

• Work collaboratively in situations that may be time sensitive with a variety of individuals including students, parents, faculty and staff;

• Uphold the philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures and represents Akiba Yavneh Academy positively in the school and wider community