Accounting Manager

On-siteAccountingFull-time

Financial Operations & General Ledger
Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payroll, and general ledger maintenance
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and variance reports for the CFO, Head of School and Board of Trustees
Prepare and submit Form 990 and other regulatory, state, and federal tax filings
Ensure compliance with GAAP standards, non-profit accounting regulations, and internal school policies
Tuition Management, Accounts Receivable, & Accounts Payable
Serve as the approval support for the Accounting Specialist and for families regarding billing inquiries, payment plans, and collections with a high level of empathy and professionalism
Oversee reconciliation student billing sub-ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis
Accounts Payable: supervise the accounts payable process, including modernization of how vendors are paid
Budgeting & Support
Collaborate with department heads to track budget utilization and analyze variances
Aid in the development of the annual operating budget and long-range financial modeling

Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years in public accounting or auditing. Experience in auditing an independent school, higher education, or non-profit organization using net asset accounting is highly preferred
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in GAAP, with non-profit accounting experience strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial modeling) and Google Suite; experience with school/non-profit management software (e.g., Veracross, Blackbaud Financial Edge/Tuition Management, Sage, Senior Systems, or QuickBooks) preferred

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