Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

POSITION: Accounting Manager – Private School

LOCATION: Ware, MA - In office position

RECRUITER CONTACT: Kelleigh Marquard - Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf

About the Organization:

Located on a stunning, rustic campus in Central Massachusetts, this private school is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for students in a supportive and inspiring environment. Our client is currently seeking a talented Accounting Manager to play a critical role in managing the school’s financial operations.

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting administrative operations. This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of the school’s finance function while collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.

• Journal Entries & Month-End Close: Prepare and record journal entries, lead the month-end close process, and deliver reliable financial reports.

• Cash management: Reconciliation of bank accounts and reporting on cash position.

• AP & AR Oversight: Supervise and mentor a clerk responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations while ensuring compliance with school policies and relevant regulations.

• Tax Compliance: Handle tax filings and compliance requirements, working to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

• Audit Preparation: Assist with annual audit preparations, compiling accurate records and documentation as needed.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting the CFO in the annual planning process and ongoing analysis of variances

• Cross-Functional Support: Provide administrative and HR support, collaborating with other departments as necessary to meet organizational goals.

Why You Should Apply:

• Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy working on a breathtaking rustic campus that offers a sense of tranquility and inspiration.

• Mission-Oriented Culture: Be part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of education and making a positive impact.

• Professional Growth: Work closely with an experienced CFO, allowing you to enhance your leadership and technical skills.

• Employee Centric Organization: Excellent benefits are offered as well as true work life balance.

How to Apply:

For quickest consideration, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, with at least some leadership experience. Senior Accountants who have trained and reviewed the work of others will be strongly considered.

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with accounting software and intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, and data analysis).

• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to supervise, mentor, and guide junior staff, ensuring work is accurate and efficient.

• Organizational & Communication Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, while maintaining strong interpersonal skills to foster collaborations across teams.

• Prior experience in public accounting and/or accounting for Non-Profit organizations is preferred.

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