Accounting Manager, School Finance & Internal Controls

Sandy-Spring-Friends-School; Sandy Spring Meadow (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(B) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

On-campus facilities

Job summary

Sandy Spring Friends School seeks an Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, supervise AP/AR/GL, and strengthen internal controls. You will prepare GL entries, coordinate with HR for payroll, and support audits within a nonprofit educational setting.

Required is a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred) with 5+ years of experience, strong Excel/Google skills, and commitment to diversity and Quaker values in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA certification or candidacy preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in an independent school or nonprofit setting, with strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including sub-ledger reconciliations and proper accounting treatment of entries.
• Supervise the AP, AR, and General Ledger team, ensuring accurate coding, timely processing, and adherence to internal controls.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare general ledger journal entries — including fixed asset and payroll entries — and maintain related documentation.
• Perform and review reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts (cash, clearing accounts, prepaids, accruals, deferred revenue, fixed assets, etc.).
• Assist with payroll-related GL entries and reconciliations in coordination with HR and Payroll.
• Assist the Controller with the monthly financial statement package, the annual financial audit, and preparation of supporting audit schedules and documentation.
• Reconcile donations, pledges, and gift activity with Advancement; oversee student billing with Admissions for revenue recognition.
• Provide budget support and ad hoc financial analysis; participate in school-wide committee work.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification or candidacy preferred

Tools

Veracross

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Sandy Spring Friends School seeks an Accounting Manager to lead month-end close, supervise AP/AR/GL, and strengthen internal controls. You will prepare GL entries, coordinate with HR for payroll, and support audits within a nonprofit educational setting.

Required is a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred) with 5+ years of experience, strong Excel/Google skills, and commitment to diversity and Quaker values in a school environment.