Staff Accountant - Hybrid

SREB is looking for a Staff Accountant who takes real satisfaction in getting the numbers right — someone who catches the entry that doesn't quite reconcile, keeps payables, receivables, and fixed assets clean and current, and can synthesis individual transactions into a well-documented report. If you want solid, hands‑on accounting work that supports a respected, mission‑driven organization — without the ambiguity of a role still finding its shape — this one is built for you.

The Southern Regional Education Board is a nonpartisan, interstate compact that helps its member states improve education from early childhood through doctoral education and into the workforce. SREB does this through reliable data, practical support for implementation, and cross‑state collaboration — producing research, state comparisons, data services, and publications that policymakers and practitioners use every day.

This is a hands‑on accounting role within SREB's finance team, reporting to the Director of Finance. You'll be responsible for accurate, day‑to‑day financial record‑keeping across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets, along with the reconciliations, journal entries, and reports that keep SREB's books sound. You'll work independently on your area of the ledger while staying closely connected to the rest of the finance team, and you'll have regular exposure to audits and varied reporting requirements — giving you real breadth in nonprofit accounting.

This position has a hybrid schedule that currently requires working in our mid‑town Atlanta office every Monday and Tuesday and remotely Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. When working remotely, you must be available and free from distractions for the same working hours as in‑office days. You may be required to report to the office other days as needed for business purposes, however, this is infrequent for this role.

This is an individual‑contributor position with no supervisory responsibility. It's a strong fit for someone who wants to build depth as a working accountant — precise, dependable, and trusted with the details — rather than a stepping stone into management.

• Review accounting and financial documents for accuracy, proper authorization, and conformance with contracts, policies, and regulations, making correcting entries as needed.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records and financial reports, including journal entries and periodic reconciliations of the general ledger, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
• Maintain expenditure and budgetary control accounts and account for cash operations and deposits.
• Review Accounts Payable transactions for accuracy and documentation, partnering with the Accounts Payable specialist to close any gaps.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy of departmental submissions and maintaining customer records in the accounting software.
• Track and maintain Fixed Assets records, including tagging, depreciation, and physical inventory.
• Allocate expenditures across cost centers, reconcile against budget, and flag variances for budget owners.
• Reconcile health, dental, disability, and life insurance expenses and record related journal entries.
• Assist with payroll processing, annual filings, financial audits, and grant reporting requirements.
• Research and apply relevant statutory, regulatory, and grant requirements, including state sales tax exemptions.
• Complete ad hoc reconciliations, reports, and project work, and support process improvements as new initiatives are implemented.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, plus two years of professional accounting and financial operations experience — or an equivalent…