Detail‑Oriented School Finance Associate

Mount Vernon School; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon School in Atlanta is seeking a meticulous Junior Accountant to support the Controller and Senior Accountant in daily accounting operations, tuition billing, and financial record accuracy.

You will assist with accounts payable, financial planning, and month-end activities, partnering with families on billing questions and aiding in the administration of financial aid. Detail-oriented and collaborative candidates thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in public or private accounting with a strong understanding of financial principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Student Billing & Collections: assist monthly billing for 900+ families, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Family Financial Liaison: handle billing inquiries with clear, professional communication.
• Financial Assistance Administration: assist with financial aid applications and awards.
• Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts for accurate reporting.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: assist budgeting for multiple divisions and align with institutional goals.
• Enrollment Contract & Revenue Management: support enrollment contract setup and tracking.
• Audit Preparation & Compliance: prepare schedules and docs for annual audit and provide explanations to auditors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Google Sheets

Process improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Blackbaud

Veracross

Paymerang

Divvy

Job description

Mount Vernon School in Atlanta is seeking a meticulous Junior Accountant to support the Controller and Senior Accountant in daily accounting operations, tuition billing, and financial record accuracy.

You will assist with accounts payable, financial planning, and month-end activities, partnering with families on billing questions and aiding in the administration of financial aid. Detail-oriented and collaborative candidates thrive here.