Senior Staff Accountant

• Lead or support the daily coordination of accounting activities, including guiding workflow priorities for accounting staff when needed
• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and supporting schedules to promote accurate and timely reporting
• Record and review journal entries in the general ledger and help maintain the integrity of accounting records
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and profit and loss accounts, investigating and escalating discrepancies as appropriate
• Manage payroll-related accounting tasks and produce payroll reports to support internal review and compliance needs
• Support monthly and year-end close processes, including posting recurring entries and confirming sub-ledger alignment with the general ledger
• Assist with annual audit preparation by organizing documentation, providing schedules, and responding to information requests
• Maintain orderly accounting files, assign account codes when necessary, and help ensure transactions are classified correctly under departmental guidelines
• Review accounting documents and reports for completeness and accuracy, including selected revenue activity such as ticket sales and related proceeds
• Prepare required tax reporting documents, including 1099 forms, and assist with accounts receivable postings tied to student account activity

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a closely related field
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and standard accounting procedures, with the ability to explain processes to others
• Demonstrated accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling financial records and reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• experience with Jenzabar is preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with a service-oriented and attentive approach to working with others
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, manage multiple priorities, and learn new systems quickly
• Must be able to meet bondability requirements and lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Experience with Jenzabar

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Enrollment in company 401(k) plan (for contract/temporary professionals)
• Free online training