Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Business Office and Operations, this position is responsible for the management of accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, account reconciliation and analysis, payroll and benefits, budgeting, auditing and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
• Perform monthly, quarterly and yearly close activities
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet and revenue accounts and resolve discrepancies on a monthly basis
• Collaborate with Human Resources in overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll and related tax reporting and accounting of benefit and ensuring proper recording of payroll and benefits transactions
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring and variance analysis
• Play an active role in preparing audit schedules requested by auditors for the annual financial audit, 403(b) retirement plan audit and worker’s compensation audit
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial transactions and request for ad hoc reports

General Support

• Support the Director of Business Office and Operations with special projects
• Serve as back up to other Business Office staff in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Ensure that financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to complete and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with school administrators and staff
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency in financial accounting systems and advanced knowledge of Excel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 6 years of applicable experience required
• Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit and fund accounting
• Experience with general ledger, account reconciliations and the audit process

Send cover letter and resume to Amanda.Gregory@providenceacademy.org