Staff Accountant

Position Staff Accountant Location Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International Anticipated Start Date August 1, 2026 About Masters Academy International Masters Academy International (MAI) is New England’s only school that intentionally integrates pro-level coaching and top-tier academics to prepare future leaders, excelling in sport, scholarship, and life. At MAI, athletics are not an extracurricular add‑on; they are a core pillar of student identity and future opportunity. Our student athletes pursue ambitious goals and train with purpose. The athletic program at MAI is designed to develop exceptional competitors while also cultivating the character, habits, and mindset required for long‑term success. We believe in doing things the right way: with excellence, integrity, and care for the whole student. About The Role MAI seeks a meticulous Accountant to manage daily financial operations. You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and monthly reconciliations while ensuring strict compliance across all school programs. Beyond technical execution, you will safeguard institutional resources through strong internal controls and proactive budget variance analysis, delivering the accurate, actionable financial data leadership needs to support the Academy’s educational mission and long‑term sustainability. What You Will Do As the Accountant at Masters Academy International, you will serve as a vital steward of the institution’s financial health across all academic and extracurricular programs. Moving beyond standard technical execution, you will strengthen internal controls, protect institutional assets, and ensure strict compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. You will play a key strategic role by leveraging ERP systems to design scalable financial workflows, navigating the balance between local U.S. operations and global infrastructure, and translating complex financial data into actionable insights that fuel the Academy’s long‑term growth and educational mission. Who You Are You are a precise, mission‑aligned finance professional who takes pride in absolute accuracy and thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience. Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), double‑entry bookkeeping, internal control frameworks, and full‑cycle financial management. Knowledge: Advanced proficiency with Excel and accounting software. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within schools, athletics programs, nonprofits, or other mission‑driven organizations; experience in a startup environment or a small, growing team where roles must remain flexible. To view the full Role Profile, please click here. Compensation and Benefits The salary for this role is $85,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more. Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognita Schools