Senior Accountant

Atlanta International School • Atlanta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant plays an important role in the daily operations of the Business Office. This role is responsible for performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. This individual is proficient and effective in business and accounting procedures and works well with staff and parents. Our school is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive. This is a full-time, 12-month position immediately available. The start date can be flexible.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree is required, in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• Experience with automated accounting systems
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Positive attitude as a “can do” oriented team player
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information with high degree of professionalism

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years accounting experience in non-for-profit area or the financial services industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes posting of cash receipt activity including cash, checks, and credit card payments
• Performs routine and complex accounting reconciliations requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly
• During the yearly financial audit, prepares tie out schedules to support accounting balances and fulfills other requests by auditors for sampling or supporting documentation
• Monthly reconciliations of various general ledger accounts including cash, receivables, payables and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the planning, budgeting, and logistics for school field trips, safeguarding the school against overages and ensuring successful execution.
• Build and update electronic payment links to support auxiliary and school activities; assist users with real-time transaction tracking, reporting, and prompt account reconciliation.
• Manage the fixed asset register and accounting for monthly additions, disposals, depreciation and movement in construction-in-progress.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior