Staff Accountant

Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee the business office which includes and is not limited to: cash management, billings, and financial reporting. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting and Financial Reporting:

Manage the school's accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Perform monthly general ledger reviews and complete monthly closings.
• Reconcile annual giving.
• Manage investment funds and transfers.
• Maintain fixed asset records.
• Prepare schedules and work papers for the annual financial audit.

Accounting Systems and Billings:

• Manage student billings in Blackbaud Tuition Management.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure compliance with payment plans.
• Reconcile monthly reports to the general ledger.

Cash Management:

• Oversee all incoming cash receipts and deposits, including investments.
• Provide weekly cash reports to the Finance Committee.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of cash accounts/bank reconciliations.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of investment accounts, including distribution of reports to investment committee.

Surveys and Reporting:

• Prepare periodic surveys and reports for school associations (e.g., NJAIS).
• Prepare periodic surveys for government entities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Non-profit and/or fund accounting experience preferred.

Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org