Accountant, Accounting & Finance

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Accountant (Receivables and General Accounting)

Reports To: Controller

Join the Heart of Laurel School:
Where Numbers Tell a Story of Impact!

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who wants their work to count for more than just a balanced ledger? At Laurel School, we don’t just manage budgets; we fuel a mission to help students"Dream. Dare. Do."We are looking for a dynamic Accountant to join our collaborative community and help steward the resources that make our transformative educational environment possible.

When you join the Laurel family, you aren't just an employee—you are a vital part of a culture characterized by belonging, collaboration, and care
. Beyond the professional fulfillment of working for a premier 501(c)(3) institution, you’ll enjoy a life-enhancing benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Fuel Your Days:Enjoy free coffee, breakfast, and lunch while school is in session.
• Invest in Your Future:Benefit from a dollar-for-dollar retirement match (up to 5%) after one year of service.
• Health, Dental & Vision:Laurel pays
  80-88%of employee premiums. High deductible plans include annually funded Health Savings Accounts (amounts vary).
• Total Well-being:Access 24/7 no-cost virtual healthcare and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Auxiliary Programs:Complimentary before/after-school care for staff children at Laurel, discounted summer programming, and free fitness center use.
• Grow With Us:We actively sponsor professional development and offer substantial grants to foster your continuous growth.
• Family First:From paid parental leave to complimentary before- and after-school care for your children, we support your life outside the office.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a place where every spreadsheet supports a student's success, we want to hear from you! Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.

Laurel School is currently seeking an Accountant (Receivables and General Accounting). The Accountant is primarily responsible for maintaining an accurate and timely billing and collection process, completing month-end closing responsibilities and account reconciliations for designated accounts and assisting with financial systems projects in the Business Office.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field
• A minimum of 2 years accounting experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Commitment to and ability to execute superior customer service
• Basic knowledge of accounting theory and business
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to follow through
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

The candidate must successfully pass a BCI/FBI criminal background check upon hire as well as complete several training modules.

Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known.

Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage.

The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy  school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color;…