Senior Accountant (Private Prep School)

Our client, a distinguished Pre-K through Grade 12 Prep School in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Business Office team. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong sense of community, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic learning environment that attracts motivated students from across New York City.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in maintaining the school’s financial integrity by managing various accounting operations, performing reconciliations, and supporting annual financial audits. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders within the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Conduct detailed analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
• Prepare and oversee bank, investment, and credit card reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Assist in developing financial reports, budget-to-actual statements, forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Collaborate with budget managers and the Parents’ Association Treasurer to monitor spending and budget adherence.
• Support external auditors by preparing necessary schedules and documentation during the annual financial audit.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset schedule, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Cross-train within the Business Office and provide backup support for Student Billing and Accounts Payable/Receivable functions.
• Manage ACH transactions, banking wires, and check processing in collaboration with team members.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal school policies.
• Evaluate and improve accounting and financial reporting procedures, maximizing the use of accounting software and systems.
• Undertake additional projects as assigned by the CFO.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or educational institution.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and nonprofit accounting software (Blackbaud NXT preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical financial management.
  
  

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.