Posted: 04-May-26
Location: White Plains, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000
Required Education:
The Senior Accountant/Controller oversees the general accounting for all internal and external funds associated with the school. The position oversees all fiscal operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, driving the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and managing general ledger accuracy. This role involves managing accounts payable/receivable, handling audits, and analyzing financial data to support strategic decision-making for management.
Specific duties include:
-Reviews Payroll, AP Postings and Daily SMART transactions
-Completes Bank Reconciliations
-Prepares and informs Weekly, Monthly, Annual Cash Flow
-Oversees Buy Now, Deferred Revenue and cash management with fiscal and audit procedures
-Prepares Annual Financials and Budget Actual Reports
-Prepares and Presents Quarterly Reports to the Foundation Board and Board of Trustees
-Monitors all purchasing/spending, compliance with GAAP, establish financial policies and audits.
-Completes all required financial reports and taxes in conjunction with the auditors for the school and Foundation.
-Reports financial results for all Foundation campaigns and school capital projects.
-Manages the records of insurable property, insurance claims, Obtain certificates of insurance for all school activities
-Prepares monthly reconciliations for all Foundation Cash & Investment accounts.
-Ensures compliance with payroll tax regulations, and assists with corporate tax returns
Job Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience: Several years of progressive accounting experience, CPA certification and prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and experience with accounting software/ERPs (e.g., QuickBooks, Parishsoft, Blackbaud Tuition Mgmt.).
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
