Senior Accountant

Affinitas Education partners with founders and educators to build and strengthen exceptional international and bilingual schools. With a growing network of more than 30 schools across seven countries, Affinitas combines global expertise with respect for each school's local identity, empowering schools to deliver outstanding educational experiences and build sustainable communities.

Through leadership development, professional training, infrastructure investment, and innovation, Affinitas supports schools in strengthening their operations while preserving what makes each school unique. Our federated model brings together talented educators and business leaders to help schools be great, together.

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Affinitas Education America (AEA) finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting across a growing portfolio of schools and entities.

Reporting to the CFO, this hands-on role will manage key aspects of the monthly close, multi-entity accounting, payroll reconciliations, and financial reporting. Working closely with school teams and regional finance colleagues, the Senior Accountant will help strengthen accounting processes, support the integration of new schools, and ensure consistent financial practices across the organization.

Detail oriented — You take pride in accuracy, organization, and reliable financial reporting

Analytical and solutions oriented — You investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve issues proactively

Independent and accountable — You can manage multiple priorities and own the monthly close across several entities with minimal supervision

A process improver — You look for ways to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, and standardize accounting practices

Collaborative — You communicate clearly and build strong relationships with finance colleagues and school teams

Adaptable — You are comfortable working in a growing, multi-entity environment with evolving priorities

• Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and budget-versus-actual reporting
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and ensure accurate general ledger reporting across multiple entities

• Prepare and post semi-monthly payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll, benefits, and related liability accounts
• Manage monthly intercompany billing and reconciliations across entities
• Support the accounting integration and setup of newly acquired schools and entities

• Reconcile bank and corporate card accounts and review AP transactions for accuracy and proper approvals
• Support tuition billing, accounts receivable reconciliations, aging reports, and collections processes across schools
• Provide accurate financial information to support cash flow forecasting

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and coordinate with external auditors
• Support tax and regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements
• Improve and standardize accounting procedures, reporting templates, and internal controls across the school portfolio

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Fully remote within the United States, with periodic travel to AEA schools in New York, Texas, California, and Florida

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience managing month-end close and accounting for multiple entities
• Hands-on experience…