Senior Accountant

San Francisco Friends School•San Francisco, CA

24d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Business Office supporting the Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, tracking transactions, updating the general ledger, reconciling bank accounts, and ensuring GAAP compliance. As a forward-facing role within the school community, this position collaborates regularly in-person with staff, parents, and vendors and requires a consistent on-site presence during standard operational hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or independent school setting.
Proven experience processing full-cycle payroll using a major payroll platform (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Rippling).
Strong understanding of GAAP (non-profit accounting knowledge preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word required.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and build effective, face-to-face working relationships.
Highly detail-oriented with a critical eye for accuracy.
Self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines.
SB 848 Authorization and Reference Checking
Livescan Background
US Employment Eligibility
TB Clearance certificate

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA track preferred.
Experience with ADP is a plus.
Experience with Ramp and Blackbaud systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and execute month-end/year-end closing procedures.
Support annual budget maintenance in Blackbaud, verifying accuracy and assisting with variance identification and analysis.
Coordinate with the Development office to ensure accurate accounting for all gifts, pledges, restricted/unrestricted assets, and endowment funds.
Manage initial student account setups and resolve escalated parent inquiries within Blackbaud Tuition Management (which handles automated recurring billing and payment processing).
Process and manage billing for outside auxiliary programs (e.g., after-school programs, summer camps, facility rentals).
Prepare month-end aging reports and monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances for review with the Controller.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, review and process vendor invoices, research payment issues, and execute check/ACH runs utilizing Ramp.
Oversee corporate credit card spend, employee reimbursement workflows, and monthly credit card reconciliations in Ramp.
Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule, including timecard verification, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
Partner closely with the HR Director, who provides oversight, policy guidance, and final authorization on payroll runs and discrepancies.
Assist the Controller in preparing schedules, work papers, and maintaining permanent files for the annual audit.
Maintain accounting continuity by cross-training across functions and stepping in where needed.
Pursue professional development and stay current on non-profit accounting standards and regulations.