Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant 10744
Looking for a Senior Accountant to join a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving students from Early Childhood through 12th grade. We are a mission-driven community committed to educational excellence, Jewish values, and continuous improvement.
Position Overview
Client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant to join our Business Office. This role has primary responsibility for monthly financial reporting and plays a key role in accounts receivable/ tuition management and fundraising. The Senior accountant will also work closely with administrative staff who manage payroll and accounts payable to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial information across the school.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, structure, and working in a collaborative school environment.

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Financial Reporting (Primary Responsibility)

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and internal management reports
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze and explain variances to budget and prior periods
• Ensure financial data integrity and adherence to internal controls

Accounts Receivable/ Tuition Management

• Oversee accounts receivable with a focus on tuition billing, collections, and reconciliations
• Partner with admissions and business office staff to ensure accurate tuition setup and adjustments
• Monitor outstanding balances and support appropriate follow-up with families
• Reconcile tuition and A/R accounts regularly
• Record all fundraising entries

Collaboration & Financial Support

• Collaborate with administrative staff responsible for payroll and accounts payable (without direct processing responsibility)
• Review payroll- and A/P-related reports for proper posting to the general ledger
• Support year-end close, financial statement audits, tax reporting, financial compliance activities and internal controls

General Accounting & Process Improvement

• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting
• Provide additional accounting support to the Business Office as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing monthly financial reports
• Strong understanding of general ledger and accounts receivable accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to work collaboratively with non-financial teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and the school community as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment
• Familiarity with tuition management or student information systems
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiar with Blackbaud; if not familiar, willing to learn

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