Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time Position type: Permanent (12-month) Start date: As soon as possible Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Lincoln School, founded in 1884, is an independent Early Childhood-Grade 12 Quaker school for girls in Providence, Rhode Island. We are currently seeking an Accountant to join the Business Office. This full-time, exempt position is open immediately. Lincoln School values working with a diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications from individuals who share our commitment to educating girls to fearlessly embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of full citizenship in a complex world. Responsibilities include but not limited to: ●Responsible for monthly account reconciliations, closing processes, transaction review and verification, general ledger accuracy ●Manage budgeting processes and report on expense budget components such as departmental expenses, operational expenses, and capital projects ●Monitor and forecast the cash needs of the School ●Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly ●Reconcile and update endowment investments with the school’s general ledger accounting records ●Reconcile all general ledger gift records with the Advancement Office and ensure consistency and timeliness in reporting of incoming pledges and new gifts ●Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and highlight for management team members any issues with their budgets or spending rates ●Provide financial analysis as needed ●Assist with annual audit which includes coordination with independent auditors and School personnel regarding timing and completion of responsibilities ●Maintain fixed asset schedule and depreciation schedules ●Prepare surveys, grant requests, compliance reports, and internal and external information requests for financial data ●Prepare ad-hoc accounting reports as needed ●Provide administrative support to the CFO as needed Requirements: ●Bachelor’s degree in accounting ●3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, non-profit/independent school experience highly preferred ●A strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, and budgeting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ●A high degree of computer literacy and strong skills in spreadsheet-based financial analysis ●Ability to analyze and organize financial data and ability to make accurate computations ●Ability to self-motivate, and problem-solve ●Excellent administrative and organizational skills ●Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills ●An understanding of and appreciation for the developmental range of the age group ●Strong work ethic and a kind, positive spirit How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our Careers Page on the Lincoln School website. https://www.lincolnschool.org/about/careers. More information about Lincoln School can be found on our website at www.lincolnschool.org. Lincoln School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of groups historically underrepresented in independent schools are strongly encouraged to apply.