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Our client, a well-established educational organization in the Brookline area, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow within a collaborative, mission-driven environment offering strong work/life balance and excellent benefits. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will support tuition billing and receivables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is personable, proactive, and comfortable communicating with families, faculty, and staff both over the phone and via email.
Job Responsibility
Manage accounts receivable, tuition billing, collections, and payment tracking
Perform reconciliations across revenue and receivable accounts
Assist with monthly financial close and preparation of financial reports
Support reconciliations for donations, grants, pledges, and other revenue activity
Reconcile bank, investment, and related accounts
Work closely with families and internal stakeholders to resolve billing questions and payment issues
Assist with financial aid tracking, reporting, and related administrative processes
Participate in ad hoc accounting and finance projects as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1–2+ years of accounting or finance experience
Prior experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization is a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems required
Experience with QuickBooks or Veracross is a plus
Nice to have
Prior experience in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization
Experience with QuickBooks or Veracross
What we offer
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Strong sense of community and supportive team environment
Stable organization with excellent work/life balance
Parking available - close to MBTA Green line and bus route