Staff Accountant

KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALTH • West Stockbridge, MA

11d • $55,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides essential onsite support to the Finance & Accounting team by assisting with daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. This role works closely with senior accounting staff and requires a regular on-campus presence to support operational workflows, documentation, and cross-department coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage routine tasks in an onsite, deadline-driven environment
• Team-oriented with a service mindset and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting tasks, including data entry and maintenance of financial records
• Prepare and post routine journal entries
• Maintain organized physical and electronic accounting files and supporting documentation
• Support month-end and year-end close processes as directed
• Prepare and maintain routine reconciliations, including: Bank and cash accounts Credit card and merchant accounts Payroll-related accounts Inventory Prepaid expenses and other assigned balance sheet accounts
• Identify and communicate reconciling items to senior accounting staff
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and audit-ready support
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Respond to routine internal and external information requests
• Support the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
• Enter and maintain data in accounting and financial systems
• Follow established procedures and internal controls
• Assist with system testing, clean-up, and documentation as needed
• Perform onsite administrative and accounting-related tasks as assigned
• Support special projects and other duties as needed
• Assist with processing vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals
• Support vendor inquiries and documentation requests
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance in the accounting system
• Assist with cash receipts processing and deposit preparation
• Support recording and reconciliation of program revenue and contributions
• Assist with tracking restricted and unrestricted funds

What This Job Offers

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