Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The General Accountant supports the Business Office with general ledger accounting, monthly and year-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and other accounting functions. This position works closely with the Director of Finance to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, and provide accounting support across the Business Office. Responsibilities may evolve based on departmental needs, projects, and organizational priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and record monthly journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, including, but not limited to, intercompany accounts, capital accounts, bank accounts, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts

Research and assist in resolving account variances and reconciling items.

Provide accounting and general ledger support for accounts receivable and accounts payable

Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciation, transfers, and other related transactions

Assist with the review and cleanup of fixed asset records, including researching historical assets and identifying assets that may be obsolete, disposed of, or otherwise require updating

Assist with reviewing and reconciling historical balance sheet accounts

Record, reconcile, and maintain credit card activity and related supporting documentation

Assist with accounting, reconciliation, and financial tracking for capital projects, campaigns, designated funds, and other school initiatives as assigned

Assist with external audit preparation, including preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, researching requests, and responding to auditor inquiries

Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls

Assist with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data, accounting systems, supporting documentation, and records in accordance with school policies and GAAP

Assist with the preparation of financial reports, account analysis, and variance analysis

Provide accounting support for cash management, banking, treasury activities, and other Business Office and school initiatives as needed

Perform other accounting responsibilities, special projects, and related duties as assigned based on the evolving needs of the Business Office and school

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Two to four years of accounting or related financial experience preferred
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close preferred
• Experience in nonprofit, independent school, or fund accounting is a plus

Skills

• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial colleagues
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to research historical transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet monthly and year-end deadlines
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Working Conditions and Environment
• Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
• Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity
• Frequently talk and listen
• Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor temperatures
• Long or odd hours, as needed