Senior Accountant

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of the director of finance, this position is responsible for internal reporting and accounting activities (e.g. general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis, external financial reporting, year-end audit/tax, forecasting and budgeting). Please apply directly at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial statements
• Perform full-cycle monthly close activities by recording and overseeing general ledger postings (e.g., AP, AR, gift accounting)
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis on a monthly basis and clear all reconciling items in a timely manner
• Analyze expense and revenue lines in the P&L on a monthly basis; investigate significant budget variances
• Train other employees in Blake’s financial processes as assigned by the director of finance
• Advise school faculty and staff regarding the handling of non-routine transactions
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial results or requests for ad hoc reports
• Prepare worksheets and files as needed for sales tax, school district and other reporting
• Produce worksheets and files to prepare for the annual audit and complete the annual tax return (Form 990/990T)

• Support management with special projects, such as the drafting and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, controls and systems
• Monitor and analyze department work flows to develop more efficient procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Serve as a backup to other business office staff in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable and daily bank deposits
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

• Strong interpersonal skills—the ability to interact with internal and external members of a diverse community in a friendly and professional manner
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work within time constraints, managing multiple priorities
• Good listening, oral, written and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to communicate sensitive and/or complex information in a supportive and straightforward way while maintaining confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets
• Ability to provide strong customer service

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or a related field and 7+ years applicable experience required
• CPA (active or inactive) highly preferred
• Experience with fund accounting preferred