Senior Accountant

About the Organization

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.

We exist to change the status quo in education, and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as the gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. Our team strives to meet a bar of excellence, and we constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve our approach. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant serves as a lead accounting professional responsible for overseeing key financial operations for Meeting Street Schools. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting, supports audits and analysis, and provides technical guidance to accounting staff. The Senior Accountant acts as a lead resource, providing oversight and support to the Staff Accountant and Financial Analyst to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to established accounting standards and processes. This position requires a seasoned accounting professional with strong technical expertise and proven experience in identifying and leading process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial results
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, federal grant reimbursements, and financial statements
• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical oversight to the Staff Accountant and Financial Analyst, reviewing work for accuracy and consistency
• Analyze financial data and trends to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and applicable regulations
• Identify, design, and lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting operations and improve efficiency
• Evaluate and enhance internal controls, recommending and implementing updates as needed
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors, preparing supporting documentation, and coordinating responses
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Accounting and Finance to prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership
• Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and systems to support organizational growth
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