Accounting Manager

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Under the direction of the Senior Finance Manager, the Accounting Manager is responsible for leading student billing and receivables, accounts payable, and financial reconciliation processes. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all student‑related financial operations and manages a small internal team that supports areas of accounting, financial reporting, audit, and tax.

• Supervise accounting staff responsible for student billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions
• Each semester, manages automated and manual student billing in Jenzabar, ensuring accurate charges based on enrollment and Board‑approved tuition and fees
• Collaborate with cross‑functional departments to maintain accurate records and support institutional compliance and reporting needs
• Coordinate with Admissions, Registrar and Financial Aid Departments to post awards, finalize charges, and process student refunds after add/drop deadlines. Monitors student enrollment counts each semester at the end of the add/drop;
  Produce financial aid and other grant related reconciliations as needed
• Oversee full Accounts Payable operations, including vendor budget coding payments, student refunds, wire transfers, ACH and credit card payments
• Perform monthly reconciliations of prepaid allocations and accrual accounts, including employee benefits, bond amortization, and deferred revenue schedules. Ensure compliance with internal procedures and controls
• Reconcile AR clearing accounts related to tuition and financial aid loan, grants, scholarships transactions
• Manage third‑party billing and invoicing for external sponsors (e.g., VA, Saudi, Fulbright), and implement approved payment plans for students if needed as approved by the CFO
• Generate billing for summer programs and apply appropriate tuition adjustments for part‑time interns and students
• Monitor daily banking activity, initiate internal fund transfers, and prepare related journal entries
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely electronic filing of IRS 1098‑T and 1099‑MISC and 1099‑NEC tax forms
• Serve as a liaison between students, parents, and departments to resolve account‑related questions and concerns promptly
• Assist in preparing and uploading required audit schedules and requests
• Support payroll services with payroll cycle booking

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred with 5+ years of progressive experience
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Knowledge of fund and grant accounting preferred
• Experience in an educational, non‑profit industry required
• Knowledge of Jenzabar Software preferred

We offer a great benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.

SCI-Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Higher Education