SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is able to perform difficult, complex, and analytical work with high levels of accuracy. The Senior Accountant is part of the team responsible for the school’s general accounting function and oversight of internal controls. They will maintain and safeguard records for the institution’s assets, including fixed assets, investments, bonds, and gift accounting.

KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of non-profit accounting is essential.
• Experience in independent schools or similar environments is highly preferred.
• Strong technology skills, especially demonstrating excellence in Microsoft Suite. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge software is required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of federal Form 990 and required state-level filings, ensuring compliance with all nonprofit reporting standards.
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task, excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and competence in thought, word, and action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred; and at least three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or CMA certification is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities are assigned by the Chief Financial who may, in their sole discretion, alter, add to, or eliminate job assignments at any time, with or without prior notice. The Senior Accountant is knowledgeable of accounting standards, audit, and internal control protocols, all applicable federal and state statutes, familiar with the operations of the department, and is proficient with the technology designed to support that operations.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may supervise and review activities and work of accounting department staff, in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller.