Senior Staff Accountant

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Full-Time

Beginning Monday, October 5, 2026

• Position:
  Senior Staff Accountant
• Reports to:
  
  Controller
• FLSA:
  Exempt, full-time
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 annually
• Start Date:
  
  Monday, October 5, 2026

Reporting to the Controller, this position leads the full billing-to-cash cycle, including student billing, cash receipts, payment application, collections, reconciliations, and reporting. The Senior Staff Accountant also performs month-end closing duties, maintains accurate accounting records, prepares journal entries and financial reports, and supports audits and budget activities. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, highly analytical, knowledgeable in GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and effective in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• Accounts Receivable & Billing:
  Manage the accounts receivable and student billing process, including student billing and reconciliation using financial management software, ensuring accurate tuition and fee assessments and real-time account tracking.
• Collections & Account Management:
  Monitor aging and past-due balances, conduct timely and professional follow-up, and document approved payment arrangements.
• Billing Accuracy & Issue Resolution:
  Serve as the primary contact for billing and receivable inquiries. Partner with families and other stakeholders to resolve account discrepancies, and communicate balances, due dates, and payment options.
• General Ledger Maintenance:
  Post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Month-End & Year-End Close:
  Assist in the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring all financial data is recorded in accordance with established schedules.
• Controls & Process Improvement:
  Maintain billing and receivables procedures, support strong internal controls, identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency, and provide documentation related to receivables for audits and year-end reporting.
• Account Reconciliations:
  Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger and perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, fixed assets, and other subsidiary ledgers. Research and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Financial Reporting:
  Assist with monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and departmental budget-to-actual reports.
• Audit Preparation:
  Assist with annual internal and external audits by preparing schedules and gathering requested documentation.
• Budget:
  Post entries for departmental budgets and reconcile budget variances.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  Prepare recurring financial and budget reports and analyses.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  3 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of US GAAP and non-profit…